Rare 1 Rupee 1988 Wheat Ears Series Mumbai Mint Republic of India Coinage India Coin # A057

Description

A 1988 Republic of India 1 Rupee from the well known wheat ears definitive series, offered here in honest circulated condition with clear legends and a full, readable date.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee, Republic of India definitive coinage
• Year: 1988, with the mint mark placed below the date
• Mint: Mumbai (small diamond under the date)
• Metal: copper-nickel, eleven sided (hendecagonal) flan
• Size: approximately 26 mm across, measured about 27.1 mm point to point on the scan
• Design: value "1 RUPEE" flanked by wheat ears, with the Lion Capital of Ashoka and "Satyameva Jayate" on the reverse
• Condition: Very Fine, even wear on the high points with a few light contact marks

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Step back into late-20th-century Indian numismatics with this intriguing 1 Rupee coin issued by the Republic of India in 1988. Struck from durable copper-nickel, this distinctive eleven-sided piece belongs to the beloved "Wheat Ears" definitive series, which famously symbolized the nation's agricultural self-sufficiency and green revolution. The obverse proudly displays the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka alongside the national motto, while the reverse features the iconic denomination flanked by stalks of wheat. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated piece exhibits honest, even wear that speaks to its journey through everyday commerce while retaining clear legends and a crisp, readable date. Struck at the Noida mint, it offers a tangible connection to India’s bustling economic landscape of the late 1980s. Numismatists and thematic collectors covet this series for its unusual geometry and agrarian symbolism. Whether you are expanding a Republic India type set or searching for an affordable piece of tangible history, this authentic specimen is a charming addition to any growing collection.