Rare 1 Rupee 1975 Republic of India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A121

Description

A 1 Rupee coin of 1975 from the Republic of India definitive series, showing the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the legends "भारत" and "INDIA" flanking it, and the large numeral 1 between two wheat ears above the denomination and date on the other face.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1975, as struck on the wheat-ear side
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) - no mint mark below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: about 29.6 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: About UNC, with sharp design detail and only light handling marks

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Step back into mid-1970s India with this fascinating 1 Rupee definitive coin, issued under the Republic of India. Struck in durable copper-nickel at the historic Calcutta Mint, this piece showcases the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse and a bountiful pair of wheat ears framing the large numeral one on the reverse. Numismatically significant due to its origin at the Kolkata facility—distinguished by the absence of a mint mark—this specimen survives in an impressive Almost Uncirculated (UNC) grade. It retains crisp, sharp design details across both faces with only the lightest traces of handling, far surpassing the wear typically seen on coins from this era. Collectors prize this particular issue for its heft, classic large diameter, and representation of post-Independence economic circulation. Whether you are filling a gap in a date-wise Republic India set, specializing in Calcutta Mint strikings, or simply seeking a tangible piece of Asian numismatic heritage, this genuine artifact makes a handsome and historically rich addition to any growing cabinet.