2 Rupees coin from India (Republic of India, Bhārat Gaṇarājya). The coin was circulated in 1996 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: India
Continents: Asia
Groupings: South Asia
Denomination: 2 Rupees
Value: 2 Rupees 2Inr = Usd 0.024
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1996
Year: 1996
Numismatic period: Republic 1950-Date
Commemorative issue: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 25.9 mm.
Thickness: 1.55 mm.
Weight: 6.02 g.
Shape: Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Ashoka Lion pedestal, denomination below NOTE: varieties of Asoka Statue Type A: Asoka Column 15mm tall, 5 fur rows on right lion, no lion whiskers Type B: Asoka Column 14mm tall, 3 fur rows on right lion, 5 lion whiskers Type C: Asoka Column 13mm tall, 4 fur rows on right lion Type D: Asoka Column 13mm tall, 4 fur rows on right lion, recut chest on central lion Type E: Asoka Column 13mm tall, no fur rows on right lion, 2 whiskers on central lion
Obverse lettering: भारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते रुपये 2 RUPEES
Reverse: Bust of Sardar Patel facing 3/4 right NOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai M (letter "M") = Mumbai Proof Issues (no mintmark) = Calcutta * (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad ° (circular dot) = Noida
Reverse lettering: सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 1996
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Coat Of Arms, Great People
