India Republic Copper Nickel 25 Paise 1972-1990 Copper-nickel – 2.5 g – ø 19 mm KM# 49

Wholesale lot of 25 Paise 1972-1990 Copper-nickel – 2.5 g – ø 19 mm KM# 49 

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)
Lettering: भारत INDIA

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
Lettering:
पैसे 25 PAISE
1977

Edge

Milled

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)
Lettering: भारत INDIA

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
Lettering:
पैसे 25 PAISE
1977

Edge

Milled

 India Republic Copper Nickel 25 Paise 1972-1990 Copper-nickel – 2.5 g – ø 19 mm KM# 49

  India Republic Copper Nickel 25 Paise 1972-1990 Copper-nickel – 2.5 g – ø 19 mm KM# 49

  India Republic Copper Nickel 25 Paise 1972-1990 Copper-nickel – 2.5 g – ø 19 mm KM# 49

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)

Lettering: भारत INDIA

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

Lettering:
पैसे 25 PAISE
1977

Edge

Milled

Years	1972-1990
Value	25 Paise (0.25 INR)
Metal	Copper-nickel
Weight	2.5 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.36 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	06-30-2011

Years	1972-1990
Value	25 Paise (0.25 INR)
Metal	Copper-nickel
Weight	2.5 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.36 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	06-30-2011

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)
Lettering: भारत INDIA

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
Lettering:
पैसे 25 PAISE
1977

Edge

Milled