British India 2 Annas – 1947 – King George VI – Bombay Mint OMS (Nickel-Brass)

Description

British India

Denomination: 2 Annas
Year: 1947
Ruler: King George VI
Metal: Nickel Brass OMS
Shape: Scalloped/Shaped (not perfectly round)
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI
Reverse: “2 ANNAS” with inscriptions in Urdu and  Telugu regional Indian script.

Description:

This 1947 2 Annas coin from British India, minted in Bombay, is a tangible artifact from the era of British rule. Issued during the reign of King George VI, this coin circulated throughout the Indian subcontinent. The distinctive scalloped or shaped design is a characteristic feature of some denominations of British Indian coinage.

The obverse features a portrait of King George VI, with the inscription “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR” surrounding his image. The reverse displays the denomination “2 ANNAS” prominently in the center. Below this, “INDIA” is inscribed, along with the year of minting, 1947. There are also inscriptions in Urdu (above the “2”) and Telugu regional Indian script (below the date). These multilingual inscriptions reflect the diverse linguistic landscape of British India.