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Latest revision as of 10:26, 13 September 2024
This specimen was lot 22569 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $423. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA. 2 Annas, 1881-C. NGC MS-64. Type B bust, Type II reverse. Sharply struck, lustrous and choice." 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."
Recorded mintage: 4,400,000 plus more from Bombay.
Specification: 1.46 g, .917 silver, .043 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-488.
- 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]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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