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Description:
Obverse
Ashoka Lion Capitol
NOTE: Different National Emblem Types in KM#18.x mintages
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 types of Reverse, KM#18.1 - KM#18.3 = with devanagari legend above value (similar to KM#17); KM#18.4 - KM#18.6 without legend and with larger denomination letter.
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
NOTE: different sizes of denomination letter in KM#18.x mintages
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