Description:
Obverse
Ashoka Lion pedestal, denomination below
NOTE: varieties of Asoka Statue
Type B: Asoka Column 14mm tall, 3 fur rows on right lion, 5 lion whiskers
Type C: Asoka Column 13mm tall, 4 fur rows on right lion
Reverse
Seated Saint facing 3/4 right
NOTE: mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
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