Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1841
Mint: Calcutta
Value: 2 Annas (1/8)
Currency: East India Company Rupee (1770-1862)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Mintage: 8,385,077
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 459.2
Obverse:
Bust of Queen Victoria facing left, Continous Legend in English, toothed rim.
Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN
Engraver: William Wyon.
Reverse:
The value in English and Persian (Do ana) inside wreath. English legend and date outside, raised, toothed rim.
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
TWO
ANNAS
دو آنه
1841.
Edge:
Plain.
Comment:
- To identify mint
Bombay mint, no mint mark, diameter 15.4-15.5 mm
Calcutta mint, crescent on bow, diameter 15.2-15.3mm
Madras mint, 'S' incused on neck truncation, diameter 15.6-15.7 mm
Referenz : KM# 459.2
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India