Bombay Presidency 2 Pice - George III, 1773 – 1784
Information
Country
Bombay Presidency
Bombay Presidency
Currency
Rupee
(1672 – 1835)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Pice = 8 Reas = ½ Anna
Year
1773 – 1784
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
10.28
Diameter (mm)
21.2
Thickness (mm)
4.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Pice = 8 Reas = ½ Anna from Bombay Presidency. Issued from 1773 to 1784. Struck in Copper. Measures 21.2 mm and weighs 10.28 g.
- Obverse
- Large crown divides G-R at top, "BOMB" (for Bombay) and date below" (GR (Georgius Rex - for King George I) Bombay)
- Reverse
- United East India Company bale mark (United East India Company)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 | — | |||
| 1783 | — | |||
| 1777 | — | |||
| 1775 | — | |||
| 1773 | — | Bombay mint | ||
| ND (1773-1784) | — | Bale mark 'EVIC' | ||
| ND (1773-1784) | — | transposed Bale mark 'IVEC' |
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