Error 2 Rupees 2015 ASHOK STAMBH Impression on Front Republic India Coin

A Republic India 2 Rupees of 2015 from a mint error lot, offered for the striking fault on its value face. The centre of that face is soft, cloudy and barely raised, while the floral wreath, the Devanagari legend and the date stand crisp around it and the Lion Capital face is fully struck — the signature of grease and die debris packed into the recess of the die.

• Struck through grease (filled die) across the centre of the value face, a patch roughly 10–12 mm wide.
• The denomination numeral is mushy and incomplete, yet the date “2015” beside it is sharp.
• Faint ghost outlines within that area may be a light die clash, but are not certain.
• Denomination 2 Rupees, Republic of India, dated 2015.
• No mint mark below the date, indicating Calcutta.
• Ferritic stainless steel, diameter about 25.9 mm, Very Fine.
• The fine hairlines are post-mint handling, not a mint fault.

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Add a fascinating mint error to your numismatic cabinet with this Republic of India 2 Rupees coin, issued in 2015 by the historic Calcutta Mint. Struck in durable Ferritic Stainless Steel, this circulating commemorative style piece measures approximately 25.9 mm and is preserved in Very Fine condition, displaying honest signs of prior handling alongside its dramatic manufacturing anomaly.

This specimen features a classic “struck through grease” error—often referred to as a filled die. During the striking process, debris accumulated in the recess of the die, resulting in a soft, cloudy, and partially formless center measuring roughly 10 to 12 millimeters wide on the value face. Interestingly, the surrounding floral wreath, Devanagari legend, and the date “2015” remain surprisingly crisp, while the obverse featuring the iconic Ashok Stambh Lion Capital is fully struck. Mint errors of this caliber offer a tangible glimpse into the mechanical imperfections of mass coin production, making them exceptionally coveted by error collectors who appreciate the unique quirks of modern coinage. The exact coin pictured is what you will receive.