Victoria - Two Annas 1841 Calcutta - East India Company

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1841 
Mint: Calcutta (Crescent on bow)
Value: 2 Annas (1/8)
Currency: East India Company Rupee (1770-1862)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.46 g.
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Mintage: 8,385,077
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 459

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

Reference : KM# 459

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India