2 Annas - George VI
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1941 |
| Value | 2 Annas = ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1862-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Rhombus |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 1616
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
|
| References |
KM# 541  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 VI, left, English legend around
Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Engraver:
Percy Metcalfe 
Percy Metcalfe, CVO, RDI, was an English artist sculptor and designer. He is recognised mostly for his coin designs and his contribution to the Ashtead Pottery Collection.Reverse
Denomination and date within floral design, surrounded by "two annas" in 4 languages, Urdu, Bengali, Nagari and Telugu
Lettering:
دو آن
दो आना দুই মানা
2
ANNAS
INDIA
1941
రెండుఅణాఒ
Translation: Two Annas
Edge
Plain
Comments
- Mint marks
Bombay, beads beside date
Calcutta no mint mark
- This type (#541) has short fleur-de-lis in the crown (#540 = long fleur-de-lis)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||
| 1939 | 9% | Calcutta Mint | |||||||||||
| 1939 | 0.8% | Calcutta Mint; Proof | |||||||||||
| 1939 • | 5% | Mumbai Mint | |||||||||||
| 1939 • | 0.3% | Mumbai Mint; Proof | |||||||||||
| 1940 | 37 636 000 | $ 1.20 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.30 | 29% | Calcutta Mint | |||||||
| 1940 | 0.6% | Calcutta Mint; Proof | |||||||||||
| 1940 • | 50 599 000 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.60 | 32% | Mumbai Mint | ||||||
| 1941 | 63 456 000 | $ 0.67 | $ 1.60 | $ 2.60 | $ 2.60 | $ 3.70 | 33% | Calcutta Mint | |||||
| 1941 • | 10 760 000 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.60 | $ 4.90 | 20% | Mumbai Mint | ||||||
| 1941 • | 0.8% | Mumbai Mint; Proof | |||||||||||
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232028 Lot 62360 
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Jul 8, 2020 | 1941 • – Mumbai Mint; Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR62) |
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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