Extremely Rare 25 Paise 1968 Quarter Rupee Series Calcutta Mint Republic of India Coinage India Coin # A327

Description

Rare 25 Paise coin of 1968 from the Republic of India definitive series, struck in copper-nickel. The reverse carries the large numeral 25 with the Hindi legend "Rupaye Ka Chautha Bhag" above and "Pachees Paise" with the date 1968 below, framed by wheat ears. The obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "Bharat" and "INDIA" at the sides.

• Denomination: 25 Paise (quarter rupee)
• Year of issue: 1968
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: about 19.8 mm, round flan with plain edge
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with honest wear and legible legends
• Type: regular circulation issue, Republic of India
• Mint: Calcutta Mint

The images show the actual coin the buyer will receive.

Step back into the foundational decades of independent India with this fascinating 25 Paise coin, issued in 1968 during the formative years of the Republic. Struck as part of the definitive quarter rupee series, this piece represents a classic era of Indian numismatics when coinage transitioned into modern decimal denominations. Minted at the prestigious Calcutta Mint in West Bengal, it is composed of durable copper-nickel and features the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse, contrasted by the numerical denomination and traditional wheat ear motifs on the reverse. Numismatists seek out these vintage circulating pieces to complete date runs or to explore the rich industrial history of post-independence minting facilities. While this specimen shows the charming character of heavy handling and honest wear consistent with its Fine grade, its historical integrity remains completely intact. It offers an affordable entry point for novice numismatists and seasoned historians alike, capturing a tangible slice of twentieth-century South Asian heritage. You will receive the exact collector's piece photographed.