Rare 5 Rupees 2016 150th Anniversary of Allahabad High Court Calcutta Mint Republic India Coin # A272

Description

Rare 5 Rupees commemorative coin of Republic India issued for the 150th Anniversary of the Allahabad High Court. The design side shows the court building rising from an open book, encircled by the Hindi and English legends, with the twin dates 1866 - 2016 below. The value side carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "Satyameva Jayate", the legends "भारत" and "INDIA", and the denomination in rupee symbol form.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Year: 1866 - 2016 (issued 2016)
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) - no mint mark below the date
• Metal: nickel-brass
• Diameter: about 24 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Fine, honest circulation wear with light scratches and surface deposits

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Add a significant piece of Indian legal and judicial heritage to your collection with this commemorative Republic India 5 Rupees coin, issued in 2016 to mark the sesquicentennial celebration of the Allahabad High Court. Struck in durable nickel-brass by the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this piece showcases a striking reverse design featuring the iconic court building emerging majestically from an open book, flanked by the dual commemorative years of 1866 and 2016. The obverse proudly displays the national emblem, the Lion Capital of Ashoka. Graded in Fine condition, this specimen exhibits honest circulation wear, bearing the authentic handling marks and surface character that tell the story of its journey through commerce. Numismatists and history enthusiasts seek out this specific issue for its detailed architectural imagery and its tribute to one of India’s oldest chartered high courts. Sold exactly as photographed with no hidden surprises, it is an essential acquisition for anyone building a comprehensive thematic collection of Indian commemorative coinage.