Rare 2 Annas 1910 King Edward VII Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A442

Rare silver 2 Annas of British India dated 1910, issued during the reign of King Edward VII. The reverse carries the crowned "TWO ANNAS / INDIA" legend with the Urdu value below and the date at the foot, flanked by floral sprays, while the obverse shows the uncrowned bust of the King facing right within the legend "EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR".

• Denomination: 2 Annas, British India
• Year: 1910, final year type of the Edward VII series
• Mint: Calcutta, with no mint mark beneath the date
• Metal: silver, .917 fine, small module of roughly 15 mm
• Condition: Fair, evenly circulated with the portrait and obverse legend notably worn, reverse legend and date still clear
• Type: regular issue coinage of the British India period

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Step back into the twilight of the Edwardian era with this genuine 2 Annas silver coin, struck in 1910 under the authority of British India. Issued during the final year of King Edward VII's short reign, this small-module piece is a fascinating tangible artifact from the Raj. Struck at the historic Calcutta Mint, it features the distinct uncrowned portrait of the monarch on the obverse and a classic floral-framed denomination layout on the reverse. Crafted from .917 fine silver, this diminutive 15 mm currency witnessed the shifting tides of the early 20th century. Numismatists and history enthusiasts eagerly seek out this specific year-end issue to complete their Edward VII type sets or to anchor a burgeoning British India collection. While carrying the charming, honest wear of heavy circulation graded as Fine, the date and core details remain legible, offering a genuine window into daily commerce over a century ago. Please note that the listing images display the exact historical specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency for your collection.