India 1929(c) 2 annas

from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 22578

This specimen was lot 22578 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $376. The catalog description^[1] noted, "INDIA. 2 Annas, 1929-(C). Restrike. NGC PL-63. Full mirror fields with light iridescent toning adding significant eye appeal." The two annas, originally a silver coin (KM 515), was switched to copper-nickel in 1918 and struck to this design until 1936. Similar two annas were struck for George VI until 1947. The administration also attempted to circulate copper-nickel four and eight annas but failed. The Bombay mint also minted this type but not in 1929.

Recorded mintage: 13,4048,000 plus restrikes.

Specification: 5.62 g, copper-nickel.

Catalog reference: KM-516.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist, London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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