Ex Rare 50 Paise 1968 Republic of India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A345

Rare 50 Paise of 1968 from the definitive coinage of Republic India. The reverse carries the large numeral 50 with the Hindi legends “एक रुपये का आधा भाग” and “पचास पैसे” above the date, flanked by wheat sprays, while the obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA”. No mint mark is present below the date, which points to the Calcutta (Kolkata) Mint.

• Denomination: 50 Paise
• Year: 1968
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) – no mark below the date
• Metal: Nickel
• Diameter: approximately 25.6 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, even circulation wear with clear legends and date

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Step back into the formative decades of the Republic of India with this captivating 50 Paise coin, struck in 1968 at the historic Calcutta Mint. Composed of durable nickel and featuring the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital alongside the grand numeral fifty, this piece represents a tangible slice of mid-century numismatic history. Issued during a fascinating era of post-independence economic transition, coins from this period tell the story of a developing nation finding its modern identity.

Advanced collectors and history enthusiasts alike prize this particular issue for its distinct lack of a mint mark, definitively authenticating its Kolkata origins. Graded in honest Very Fine condition, it displays pleasing circulation wear that speaks to its journey through the pockets and marketplaces of the past, while retaining sharp, legible legends and a clear date. Because these vintage circulating coins are increasingly difficult to source in respectable preservation grades, this piece makes a stellar addition to any growing Republic India type set or specialized decimal coinage collection. Authenticated by the exact piece shown in the imagery, it offers a wonderful opportunity to secure a genuine fragment of India’s monetary heritage.