Description:
Obverse
Asoka lion pedestal
NOTE: Different National Emblem Types in KM#49.x mintages
Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA.
Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.
TYPE 3: Similar to Type I but 2 teeth, 4 to 5 fur rows, smaller lion head.
NOTE: redesigns of types exist, several varieties. 1984-86 issues of KM#49.1 have edge varieties = rounded (local blanks) or flat (Korean blanks)
Reverse
Denomination and date
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
C (letter "C") = Ottawa/Canada
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
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