2 Annas

2 Annas - obverse2 Annas - reverse

© Joseph Kunnappally

Features

Issuer India
Period Republic (1950-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1950-1955
Value 2 Annas (⅛)
Currency Rupee (1950-1957)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5.78 g
Size 25.4 mm
Thickness 1.73 mm
Shape Square with rounded corners
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15791
References KM# 4
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

Ashoka Lion Capitol within circle

Lettering: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA

Reverse

Zebu

Lettering:
TWO ANNAS दो आना
1955

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mumbai / Bombay, India (1829-date)

Comments

Proof coin has 4 stars in obverse (Marked in RED circles)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1950 ♦ 7 536 000 $ 3.60 $ 9.00 $ 9.70 $ 13 41% KM#4.1 (smaller date letters)
1950 ♦ 6% KM#4.1 (smaller date letters); Proof
1954 ♦ 10 548 000 $ 4.70 $ 6.70 $ 6.70 $ 6.70 $ 13 69% KM#4.2 (larger date letters)
1954 ♦ 4% KM#4.2 (larger date letters); Proof
1955 ♦ Photo 6% KM#4.2 (larger date letters)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 AnnasPicture 1 of a sold 2 Annas
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62621
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 1955 ♦ – KM#4.2 (larger date letters) AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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