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This specimen was lot 607 in Sincona sale 69 (Zurich, May 2021), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$730 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''INDIA | British India, Victoria 1837-1901. 2 Annas 1892, Calcutta. Selten in dieser Erhaltung.'' ([[India]], Victoria, 1837-1901, two annas of 1892, Calcutta mint. Rare in this condition. NGC MS66.)"</blockquote> This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the smallest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1892, the Calcutta product is marked with an incuse "C"; and Bombay used an incuse "B" mintmark. The mintmarks (or lack of them) varied from year to year.
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This specimen was lot 607 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$730 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''INDIA | British India, Victoria 1837-1901. 2 Annas 1892, Calcutta. Selten in dieser Erhaltung.'' ([[India]], Victoria, 1837-1901, two annas of 1892, Calcutta mint. Rare in this condition. NGC MS66.)"</blockquote> This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the smallest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1892, the Calcutta product is marked with an incuse "C"; and Bombay used an incuse "B" mintmark. The mintmarks (or lack of them) varied from year to year.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 6,971,000 plus proofs.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 6,971,000 plus proofs.
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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.
 
* Stevens, Paul, and Randy Weir, ''The Uniform Coinage of India, 1835 to 1947, A Catalogue and Pricelist,'' London, Spink & Son Ltd, 2012.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
  
 
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* [[Baroda VS 1949 2 annas]]
 
* [[Baroda VS 1949 2 annas]]
 
* [[India 1892-B 2 annas|1892-B 2 annas]]
 
* [[India 1892-B 2 annas|1892-B 2 annas]]
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* [[India 1892-B 1/4 rupee|1892-B quarter rupee]]
 
* [[India 1892-B 1/2 rupee|1892-B half rupee]]
 
* [[India 1892-B 1/2 rupee|1892-B half rupee]]
 
* [[India 1892-C 1/2 rupee|1892-C half rupee]]
 
* [[India 1892-C 1/2 rupee|1892-C half rupee]]

Latest revision as of 11:26, 20 June 2025

Sincona sale 69, lot 607

This specimen was lot 607 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$730 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"INDIA | British India, Victoria 1837-1901. 2 Annas 1892, Calcutta. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. (India, Victoria, 1837-1901, two annas of 1892, Calcutta mint. Rare in this condition. NGC MS66.)"

This type was issued at Calcutta and Bombay 1877-1901 in a bewildering array of varieties, including proofs, off-metal strikes and restrikes. The type is the smallest silver denomination. It is distinguished from the type issued 1862-76 by the obverse legend, "VICTORIA EMPRESS" instead of "VICTORIA QUEEN." For 1892, the Calcutta product is marked with an incuse "C"; and Bombay used an incuse "B" mintmark. The mintmarks (or lack of them) varied from year to year.

Recorded mintage: 6,971,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 1.46 g, .917 silver, .043 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 488.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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