2 Annas - George VI Pattern
Features
| Issuer | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 2 Annas = 1/8 Rupee (1/8) |
| Currency | Rupee (1862-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.67 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 315650
Numista type number (https://numista.com)
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Obverse
Crowned bust of King George VI, left, English legend around
Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
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
1940
రెండుఅణాఒ
Edge
Plain
Mint
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date)See also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| 1940 | Proof | |||||||||||
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