2 Anna - East India Company (Lord Shiva and Parvati) 1515-1818 front 2 Anna - East India Company (Lord Shiva and Parvati) 1515-1818 back
2 Anna - East India Company (Lord Shiva and Parvati) 1515-1818 photo
© Subha Barua

2 Anna - East India Company Lord Shiva and Parvati

 
Copper 10 g 51.2 mm
Description
Location
India
Type
Spiritual tokens › Religious tokens
Years
1515-1818
Value
2 Annas (⅛)
Currency
India - Temple Tokens
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 g
Diameter
51.2 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#131579
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lord Shiva and Parvati in a scalloped design.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Used in Bengali temples.
Forgeries easy to detect.