2 Annas - George V Type II

2 Annas - George V (Type II) - obverse2 Annas - George V (Type II) - reverse

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Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1912-1917
Value 2 Annas (⅛)
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 1.46 g
Diameter 15.4 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
11483
References KM# 515
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V left

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Within the circle, date divides legend in English & Urdu (Do Aana), a wreath made of roses, thistle, shamrock leaves and lotus flowers outside the circle, all within a toothed border

Lettering:
TWO
ANNAS
INDIA
1916
دو آنہ

Translation:
Two
Annas
India
1916
Two Annas

Edge

Plain

Mints

Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)
Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

This coin is the type II (elephant not pig on robe)

Bombay mintmark:

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1912  7 724 000 $ 5.60 $ 5.70 $ 6.70 $ 7.40 18% Calcutta
1912 • 2 462 000 $ 3.90 9% Bombay
1913  13 959 000 $ 5.00 $ 5.60 16% Calcutta
1913 • 5 461 000 $ 4.30 11% Bombay
1914  13 622 000 $ 4.90 $ 5.40 11% Calcutta
1914 • 8 579 000 6% Bombay
1915  5 892 000 7% Calcutta
1915 • 5 943 000 6% Bombay
1916  Photo 197 878 000 $ 4.60 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 6.40 $ 6.40 $ 8.60 26% Calcutta
1917  Photo 25 560 000 $ 2.10 $ 5.60 $ 6.10 $ 7.10 $ 8.60 45% Calcutta

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143
Lot 64474
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2021 1916 – Calcutta UNC USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1977
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1917 – Calcutta XF USD 22.72
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 1836
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1917 – Calcutta XF USD 23.80
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367
Lot 24229
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2024 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232314
Lot 61459
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251
Lot 64659
Internet Archive
15 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250
Lot 63614
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS66+)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232105
Lot 61496
Internet Archive
3 Feb 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 99.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231950
Lot 62328
Internet Archive
12 Dec 2019 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR63+)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38359
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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