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We offer you the following coin. INDIA, George V, 2 Annas 1911, Calcutta, Pig type, PCGS MS 62. KM# 514; S&W 8.194; Prid. The first ever issues of one rupee, 1/2 rupee, 1/4 rupee, 2 annas and 1/4 anna coins minted in 1911, had the images of King George V with an elephant image on his robe. Since, the elephant’s trunk was small, it looked like a pig and thus it came to be known as’pig rupee’. It led to a controversy as Muslims objected to it. Out of a total of 9,4 million pieces struck at both mints (Bombay and Calcutta), only 700 000 were issued, and many of these were withdrawn and melted with unissued pieces. Later in 1912, the elephant trunk was stretched longer in the new coins which came to be known as’elephant rupee’. The coin is genuine. 100% Lifetime Authentic Guarantee! In case of wining, you receive exactly this coin. No holes, No mount removed, No repairs unless otherwise specified in an additional info. All legal information you can find on our site. Legal address: eNumis d. Slovenia, 1000, Ljubljana, Stegne 3.