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Description:
Obverse
Ashoka lion capitol
NOTE: Different National Emblem Types
Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.
Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions
with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.
Reverse
Denomination, date below
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
° (incuse dot in diamond = Hyderabad)
NOTE: Varieties of date size exist
NOTE: 1970(• Mumbai) is found only in the uncirculated sets of that year; It has a mirror-like surface.
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