British India 2 Annas 1917 Silver Coin George V

A historic British India 2 Annas 1917 silver coin issued during the reign of King George V. The obverse features the crowned portrait of King George V facing left, surrounded by the inscription GEORGE V KING EMPEROR. The reverse displays the denomination TWO ANNAS INDIA and the year 1917 within an ornamental floral wreath featuring traditional floral designs. This coin was struck at the Calcutta Mint and is an interesting collectible from the pre-independence Indian coinage period. An excellent addition to a collection of British India silver coins and George V numismatic issues.

Specifications

Country: British India, Denomination: 2 Annas, Year: 1917, Ruler: King George V, Mint: Calcutta Mint, Metal: Silver (.917), Weight: 1.46 grams, Diameter: 15.4 mm, Thickness: 1 mm, Edge: Plain, Shape: Round, Reference: KM#515, Mint Mark: No mint mark, Mintage: 25,560,000, Condition: Circulated.