Victoria - Two Annas 1875 Calcutta - British India

Country: British India - Victoria Queen. (Empress from 1877 until 1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1875 (1862-1876)
Mint: Calcutta
Value: 2 Annas (1/8)
Currency: Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition: Silver (.917)
Weight: 1.5 g.
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Mintage: 6,512,000
Grade: VF35
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 75

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...

Riferimento : KM# 469

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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