2 Annas - George V

2 Annas - George V - obverse2 Annas - George V - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India - British (British India)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1918-1936
Value 2 Annas (⅛)
Currency Rupee (1862-1947)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5.7 g
Size 25.3 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Square with rounded corners
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
1300
References KM# 516
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, English legend within circle, date outside

Lettering:
GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
19 18
INDIA

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Denomination in English within square, "Two annas" in 4 languages Urdu, Bengali, Nagari and Telugu outside

Lettering:
دو آن
दो आना দুই মানা
2
ANNAS
రెండు అణాలు

Translation: Two Annas

Edge

Plain

Mints

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

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1918  53 412 000 $ 0.61 $ 0.61 $ 1.60 $ 1.70 $ 5.70 $ 7.90 $ 16 32% Calcutta
1918  0.08% Calcutta; Proof
1918 • 9 190 658 $ 1.40 $ 2.70 $ 5.60 11% Bombay
1918 • 0.08% Bombay; Proof
1918 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1919  Photo 89 040 000 $ 0.25 $ 1.30 $ 2.90 $ 2.90 $ 2.90 24% Calcutta
1919  0.16% Calcutta; Proof
1919  0.04% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1920  Photo 13 520 000 $ 0.46 $ 1.20 $ 1.90 $ 430 9% Calcutta
1920  0.20% Calcutta; Proof
1920 • 0.08% Bombay; Proof
1921  0.12% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1923  7 656 000 2% Calcutta
1923  0.04% Calcutta; Proof
1923 • 6 431 000 $ 0.88 $ 1.20 4% Bombay
1923 • 0.08% Bombay; Proof
1923 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1924  8 384 000 5% Calcutta
1924  0.04% Calcutta; Proof
1924 • 4 818 467 $ 2.20 3% Bombay
1924 • 0.04% Bombay; Proof
1924 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1925  10 848 000 $ 0.73 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 1.80 6% Calcutta
1925  0.08% Calcutta; Proof
1925 • 8 348 400 5% Bombay
1925 • 0.04% Bombay; Proof
1925 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1926  8 352 000 $ 2.00 5% Calcutta
1926  0.08% Calcutta; Proof
1926 • 2 927 448 3% Bombay
1926 • 0.04% Bombay; Proof
1926 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1927  6 424 000 $ 1.40 3% Calcutta
1927  0.04% Calcutta; Proof
1927 • 4 835 400 $ 1.20 $ 1.30 3% Bombay
1927 • 0.04% Bombay; Proof
1927 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1928  7 352 000 $ 1.80 $ 2.20 4% Calcutta
1928  0.04% Calcutta; Proof
1928 • 4 876 000 3% Bombay
1928 • 0.04% Bombay; Proof
1928 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1929  13 408 000 $ 0.72 $ 0.98 $ 1.10 8% Calcutta
1929  0.08% Calcutta; Proof
1929  0.08% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1930  8 888 000 $ 4.90 4% Calcutta
1930  0.3% Calcutta; Proof
1930  0.04% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1930 • 0.12% Bombay
1933  Photo 4 300 000 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 150 5% Calcutta
1933  0.16% Calcutta; Proof
1933  0.04% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1934  7 016 000 $ 2.70 3% Calcutta
1934  0.04% Calcutta; Proof
1934  0.04% Calcutta; Restrike (Proof-like)
1935  12 344 200 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 $ 3.00 8% Calcutta
1935 • 21 016 608 $ 0.97 $ 2.50 $ 3.20 $ 23 12% Bombay
1935 • 0% Bombay; Proof
1935 • 0.04% Bombay; Restrike (Proof-like)
1936 • Photo 36 295 234 $ 0.80 $ 1.60 $ 2.90 $ 2.90 $ 3.70 $ 16 20% Bombay
1936 • 0.20% Bombay; Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21196
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2023 1919 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250
Lot 63616
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2022 1920 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38361
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1920 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353
Lot 21197
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2023 1933 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232314
Lot 61455
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2023 1933 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 149.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232230
Lot 64392
Internet Archive
21 Jul 2022 1933 – Calcutta UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231906
Lot 61233
Internet Archive
7 Feb 2019 1933 – Calcutta UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George VPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas - George V
Heritage Auctions
The Hamilton Collection of British India Coins Internet Auction 271921
Lot 38369
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2019 1936 • – Bombay UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232340
Lot 61294
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21253
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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