Bombay Presidency, Soho Mint Copper Proof 2 Pice, 1791 – NGC PF 64 BN

This magnificent Copper Proof 2 Pice, struck in 1791 at the renowned Soho Mint, Birmingham, was issued for the Bombay Presidency under the authority of the English East India Company. Catalogued as Stevens EIC 8.3–8.4 with edge grained right, the obverse features the iconic East India Company bale mark with the date below, while the reverse depicts the balanced scales accompanied by the Persian inscription "Adil" (Justice), symbolising fair trade and equitable governance. Certified and encapsulated by NGC as PF 64 BN (Proof Brown), this exceptional specimen displays deeply mirrored proof surfaces, razor-sharp strike quality, and an attractive original brown patina with outstanding eye appeal. A rare and highly sought-after early East India Company proof issue, it represents one of the finest surviving examples of Bombay Presidency coinage and is an outstanding acquisition for collectors of British India, Presidency issues, and premium certified world numismatics.