5 Rupees Mahatma Basaveshewara Commemorative Coin Coinage of India Coin Mumbai Mint

Offered here is a 5 Rupees Mahatma Basaveshwara commemorative coin from the coinage of the Republic of India, struck at the Mumbai (Bombay) Mint. The obverse carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka above the Satyameva Jayate legend, flanked by “भारत INDIA” and “रुपये RUPEES”, with the large numeral 5 below. The reverse shows a portrait bust of Mahatma Basaveshwara within a beaded border, surrounded by his name in Devanagari and English and a further legend in Kannada script.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Mint: Mumbai (Bombay) Mint
• Metal: base metal with a bright grey tone
• Diameter: approximately 24.7 mm
• Condition: Extremely Fine, with clear design detail and legible legends on both sides
• Theme: commemorative issue honouring the social reformer and philosopher Mahatma Basaveshwara

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