Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1862 (1862-1876)
Mint: Madras
Value: 2 Annas (1/8)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 16 mm
Mintage: 4,202,000 (scarce)
Grade: XF/AU
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 469
Obverse:
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria left, divided English legend.
Lettering: VICTORIA QUEEN
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse:
Denomination and date, surrounded by wreath
Lettering:
T W O
A N N A S
I N D I A
1 8 6 2
Edge:
Plain.
A few have been reported with cut marks(see image), they are very rare and may have been added post mint.
Comments:
- To identify mint, measure the coin
Calcutta mint - 15.3-15.5 mm
Bombay mint - 15.7-15.9 mm
Madras mint - 16 mm or greater
- Known variation for 1862, Calcutta mint...
Referenz : KM# 469
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India