Country India - British Raj - King George V, Emperor of India (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1912-1917)
Value: 2 Annas = 1/8 Rupee (1862-1947)
Mint: Calcutta
Mintage: 197,878,000
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 15.4 mm
Grade: XF45
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 515
Obverse:
Crowned bust of George V facing left.
Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal
Reverse:
Within circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Do Aana). Outside circle, wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers. All within a toothed border.
Lettering:
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1917
دو آنہ
Translation: Two Annas.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
- Type II (elephant not pig on robe).
- Mint marks:
Bombay mint - bead under bottom flower on reverse.
Calcutta mint, no mint mark.
Reference : KM# 515
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Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India