Rare 2 Annas 1889 Queen Victoria Empress Bombay Mint British India Silver Coin # A425

Description

Rare silver 2 Annas of British India dated 1889, issued in the name of Queen Victoria as Empress of India and attributed to the Bombay Mint, which struck without a mint mark below the date.

• Denomination: 2 Annas, silver of.917 fineness.
• Year: 1889, as shown on the reverse below "TWO ANNAS INDIA".
• Mint: Bombay, indicated by the absence of a mint mark under the date.
• Diameter: approximately 15.5 mm, a small thin flan.
• Obverse: crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing left with the legend "VICTORIA EMPRESS".
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear, a few light surface marks and legible legends throughout.

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Step back into the height of the British Raj with this captivating 1889 British India 2 Annas silver coin, featuring the regal profile of Queen Victoria, who reigned as Empress of India. Struck in high-grade .917 silver at the historic Bombay Mint, this petite 15.5 mm numismatic treasure carries the classic "Victoria Empress" obverse legend alongside the distinct absence of a mint mark, a signature trait of Bombay issues from this era. Graded in Fine condition, it displays the honest, even circulation wear and gentle surface marks expected of a genuine 19th-century pocket piece, while keeping all vital legends pleasingly legible. Numismatists and history enthusiasts covet Victorian-era silver for its tangible connection to a transformative imperial epoch and the sheer charm of its fractional denomination. Whether you are expanding a specialized British India type set, hunting for Queen Victoria portrait varieties, or seeking an accessible antique precious metal artifact, this authentic piece delivers authentic heritage straight to your palm. Rest assured, the images display the exact historical specimen you will receive.