Rare 2 Annas 1890 Queen Victoria Empress Calcutta Mint British India Silver Coin # A221

A silver Two Annas of 1890 issued for British India during the reign of Queen Victoria as Empress. The obverse carries the crowned and veiled bust of the Queen facing left within the legend “VICTORIA EMPRESS”, while the reverse shows the value “TWO ANNAS / INDIA / 1890” inside an ornate floral wreath. The date area is free of a mint mark, which points to the Calcutta mint.

• Denomination: 2 Annas
• Year: 1890, Queen Victoria Empress period
• Mint: Calcutta (no mark below the date)
• Metal: silver, 0.917 fine
• Diameter: about 16.3 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear on the portrait and clear legends and date

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Step back into the late 19th century with this captivating British India 2 Annas silver coin, struck in 1890 during the imperial reign of Queen Victoria. Minted at the historic Calcutta facility—identified by the absence of a mint mark beneath the year—this precious piece is composed of 0.917 fine silver and measures approximately 16.3 mm in diameter. The obverse showcases the classic crowned and veiled bust of the Empress, while the reverse features the denomination framed by an intricate floral wreath. Graded as Fine, the coin displays honest, even circulation wear that adds character without obscuring the crisp legends and distinct date. As the British Empire expanded its global reach, such coinage facilitated daily commerce across the Indian subcontinent. For numismatists specializing in Victorian issues or British colonial history, this charming silver relic offers a tangible link to a bygone imperial era and makes a sophisticated addition to any growing cabinet.