Early Republic India Coins
ONE PICE (1950-1955)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Hyderabad.
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Bombay / Mumbai.
Edge & Rim: Plain Edge & Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Size: 21.3 mm.
Reverse
- Design: Prancing horse facing left.
- Denomination and date:
ONE PICE
एक पैसा
1953
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Weight & Diameter:
- 1950 coins: Thicker and heavier, weighing around 60 grains 3.88g.
- 1951 and later: Lighter, weighing around 45 grains 2.92g.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R01 | 1950 | Bombay | 10 | 30 | 50 | 75 | 100 | S |
| Calcutta | 10 | 30 | 50 | 75 | 100 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R02 | 1951 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R03 | 1952 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R04 | 1953 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 5000 | 7500 | 10K | 15K | 40K | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R05 | 1954 | Bombay | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C |
| Calcutta | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | C | ||
| Hyderabad | 400 | 800 | 1500 | 2000 | 4500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R06 | 1955 | Bombay | 20 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 200 | C |
| Hyderabad | 500 | 1500 | 2500 | 3500 | 6000 | C |
HALF ANNA (1950-1955)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Calcutta / Kolkata.
- Bombay / Mumbai.
Reverse
- Design: Bull facing left with Denomination & Year inside circle.
- Denomination:
HALF ANNA
आधा आना
1954
Edge & Rim: Plain Edge & Rim.
Size: 19.05 × 19.05 mm.
Shape: Square with rounded corners.
Weight: 2.92g.
Metal Composition: Copper-Nickel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R07 | 1950 | Bombay | 50 | 100 | 200 | 250 | 600 | S |
| Calcutta | 100 | 150 | 250 | 300 | 700 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R08 | 1954 | Bombay | 50 | 100 | 200 | 250 | 600 | S |
| Calcutta | 50 | 100 | 200 | 250 | 600 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R09 | 1955 | Bombay | 200 | 350 | 550 | 700 | 2000 | R |
ONE ANNA (1950-1954)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
Shape: Scalloped with 12 notches.
Reverse
- Design: Bull facing left.
- Lettering:
ONE ANNA
एक आना
1954
♦
Edge: Square with rounded corners.
Size: 21 mm.
Weight: 3.88g.
Metal Composition: Bronze.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R10 | 1950 | Bombay | 100 | 250 | 350 | 500 | 1500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R11 | 1954 | Bombay | 50 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 1300 | S |
TWO ANNAS (1950-1955)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
Edge: Plain.
Shape: Square with rounded corners.
Reverse
- Design: Bull facing left with Denomination & Year inside circle.
- Denomination:
TWO ANNAS
दो आना
1955
♦
Size: 25.4 × 25.4 mm.
Weight: 5.8g.
Metal Composition: Copper-Nickel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R12 | 1950 | Bombay | 400 | 700 | 1000 | 1200 | 3000 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R13 | 1954 | Bombay | 400 | 700 | 1000 | 1200 | 3000 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R14 | 1955 | Bombay | 10K | 20K | 25K | 30K | 75K | X |
1/4 RUPEE (1950-1956)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Madras.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Plain Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Reverse
- Design: Wheat Sprigs with stalk, these flank the denomination and date, symbolizing agriculture.
- Denomination:
चार आना
1/4
RUPEE
1950
♦
Size: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.92g.
Metal Composition: Nickel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R15 | 1950 | Bombay | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 400 | S |
| Calcutta | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 | 400 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16 | 1951 | Bombay | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 250 | C |
| Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R17 | 1954 | Bombay | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R18 | 1955 | Bombay | 100 | 250 | 350 | 500 | 2200 | R |
| Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 250 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
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| R19 | 1956 | Bombay | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 300 | C |
1/2 RUPEE (1950-1956)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
- Calcutta / Madras.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Plain Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Reverse
- Design: Wheat Sprigs with stalk, these flank the denomination and date, symbolizing agriculture.
- Denomination:
आधा रुपया
1/2
RUPEE
1955
♦
Size: 24 mm.
Weight: 5.83g.
Metal Composition: Nickel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R20 | 1950 | Bombay | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 1200 | S |
| Calcutta | 150 | 350 | 450 | 600 | 1500 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R21 | 1951 | Bombay | 50 | 70 | 100 | 150 | 800 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R22 | 1954 | Calcutta | 30 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 600 | C |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R23 | 1955 | Bombay | 150 | 350 | 550 | 800 | 3000 | R |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R24 | 1956 | Calcutta | 50 | 50 | 70 | 100 | 600 | C |
1 RUPEE (1950-1954)
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Obverse
- Ashoka Lion Capital: A prominent symbol of India, representing power, courage, and peace. It depicts four majestic lions standing back-to-back on a circular abacus, with a wheel (dharmachakra) below them.
- Legend: GOVERNMENT . OF . INDIA
Mints:
- Bombay / Mumbai.
Edge & Rim: Reeded Edge & Plain Rim.
Shape: Circular.
Reverse
- Design: Wheat Sprigs with stalk, these flank the denomination and date, symbolizing agriculture.
- Denomination:
एक रुपया
1
RUPEE
1954
Size: 28 mm.
Weight: 11.66g.
Metal Composition: Nickel.
Minted Technique: Milled.
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R25 | 1950 | Bombay | 150 | 350 | 450 | 600 | 1500 | S |
| MW# | Year | Mint | G | F | VF | XF | UNC | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R26 | 1954 | Bombay | 1000 | 1500 | 2500 | 3500 | 7000 | R |