IX Asian Games 1982 2 Rupee Coin Kolkata Mint UNC

Obverse

East India Company Arms and the year

Reverse

The value in English within a wreath of laurel:ONE QUARTER ANNA

Between the tips of the wreath is the value in Persian:"Yek Pai" = One Pice

Die rotation 6 o'clock, with 18 berries (9L + 9R), this is a very rare variety because 1835 1/4 Anna Bombay Mint coins usually have 30 or 17 berries, but this coin has 18.

The coin was minted in Calcutta,Bombay,Madras and England.

The coin was made up of copper.

The coin issued in 1835 was minted in Bombay,Calcutta and Madras.

The coin issued in 1857 and 1858 was minted only in Birmingham(England).

IX Asian Games 1982 2 Rupee Coin Kolkata Mint UNC

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The IXth Asian Games took place in New Delhi from November 19th to December 4th, 1982. On November 19, 1982, India minted this 2 rupee coin to commemorate the anniversary. The other four coins released on the same day were the 10 paise and 25 paise coins for general circulation and the 10 rupee and 100 rupee coins as uncirculated / proof examples.

Year - 1982
Mint - Calcutta
Weight (gm) - 8gm
Size MM - 28mm
Materials - Copper/Nickel
Rarity - R

IX Asian Games 1982 2 Rupee Coin Kolkata Mint UNC

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