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 |