Summary
2 Annas, Issued by India, 1914
Minted by Calcutta Mint
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Reverse Description
Within a double line circle; TWO / ANNAS / INDIA / 1914 / persian legend (Do ana; translation: two annas); around, within an outer double line circle, a scrollwork containing a rose, thistle and shamrock on either side of two lotus flowers, closed at the top and open at the bottom
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1914 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15.3 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.461 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#515 Pridmore 568
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1980. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Part 4, India. 2.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
