2 Annas - George VI
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
| Issuer |
India - British
(British India)  |
|---|---|
| King |
George VI (1936-1952)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1947 |
| Value | 2 Annas = ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1862-1947) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Rhombus |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 7305
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
|
| References |
KM# 542  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. "Two annas" in 4 languages Urdu, Bengali, Nagari and Telugu
Lettering:
دو آن
दो आना দুই মানা
2
ANNAS
INDIA
1946
రెండుఅణాఒ
Translation: 2 annas
Edge
Plain
Comments
- Mint marks
Bombay, beads by date
Calcutta no mint mark
No good way to identify Lahore mint coins have been found. Mint records show 25,480,000 were minted in Lahore
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| Date | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||
| 1946 | 67 276 000 | $ 0.89 | $ 0.89 | $ 0.89 | $ 3.60 | 36% | Calcutta | ||||||
| 1946 • | 52 500 000 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.81 | $ 1.50 | $ 1.50 | $ 1.60 | 42% | Bombay | ||||
| 1946 • | 0.9% | Proof | |||||||||||
| 1946 L | 25 480 000 | 1.8% | Lahore | ||||||||||
| 1947 | 57 428 000 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.54 | $ 2.20 | $ 2.70 | $ 5.00 | 16% | Calcutta | ||||
| 1947 • | 38 908 000 | $ 0.62 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.90 | $ 1.90 | 28% | Bombay | ||||||
| 1947 • | 0.6% | 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 62361 
|
Jul 8, 2020 | 1946 • – Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR63) |
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 61 Lot 108
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Jun 7, 2022 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 5.41
(EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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