Rare Complete Date Set 8 Coins of 1 Rupee 1975-1982 Wheat Ears Series Bombay Mint Republic India

Description

This lot brings together eight 1 Rupee coins of the Republic of India, covering the large wheat ears definitive type from its first year to its last. One coin is included for each year, all of them struck at the Bombay Mint, so the group forms a complete date run of the type in a single purchase.

• One lot of eight coins, sold together as a set.
• Denomination: 1 Rupee, Republic of India, large wheat ears definitive type.
• Dates: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 — eight consecutive years, one coin per year.
• The years 1975 to 1982 are the complete range in which this type was struck, making the set a full date run.
• Mint: Bombay (Mumbai) for every coin, shown by the small dot below the date.
• Metal and size: cupro-nickel, approximately 26 mm in diameter.
• Condition: all eight are circulated and grade about Fine, with even wear to the wheat ears and to the manes of the Lion Capital, handling marks and light toning, the 1977 piece showing rather more surface staining; dates, mint dots and legends remain clear on each coin.

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Secure a complete piece of Indian numismatic history with this eight-coin Republic of India 1 Rupee date set, spanning the iconic Large Wheat Ears definitive series from 1975 to 1982. Struck exclusively at the prestigious Bombay Mint in durable copper-nickel, this collection includes every single year issued for the type, offering a ready-made chronological run. The wheat ears design symbolizes India's post-independence agricultural self-sufficiency and economic growth, making these circulated coins rich with mid-century historical resonance. Graded in Fine condition, these pieces display honest handling marks and even wear that authenticate their decades of active circulation while keeping all dates and mint marks clearly legible. Numismatists prize this specific run because acquiring every consecutive year from a single mint in one lot eliminates the hunt, instantly completing a specialized thematic album. Photos display the exact coins you will receive, ensuring total transparency for your collection.