Rare 1/4 Rupee 1950 Republic India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A233

Rare Quarter Rupee of 1950 from the first definitive coinage issued after India became a Republic. One side carries the denomination “1/4 RUPEE” with the date 1950 flanked by ears of corn and the Hindi legend above, while the other side shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka within the legend “GOVERNMENT OF INDIA”.

• Denomination: 1/4 Rupee (Quarter Rupee)
• Year of issue: 1950
• Mint: Calcutta (no mint mark below the date)
• Metal: Nickel, round flan with plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 19.8 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear, surface toning and small patches of verdigris

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Step back to the dawn of a sovereign nation with this historic 1950 Republic of India 1/4 Rupee. Struck in durable nickel at the prestigious Calcutta Mint, this quarter rupee belongs to the very first definitive coinage series issued after India transitioned into a republic. The obverse proudly displays the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka, symbolizing national heritage, while the reverse features the iconic denomination flanked by stalks of corn, representing agricultural prosperity.

Graded in Fine condition, this authentic piece displays authentic character with even circulation wear, natural surface toning, and gentle vintage charm. While not professionally certified, it is the exact piece photographed, ensuring complete transparency for your acquisition. Numismatists and history enthusiasts fiercely seek out these early republican issues because they capture the foundational era of modern Indian sovereignty. Adding this tangible piece of post-independence history to your display will instantly elevate your numismatic portfolio with a genuine artifact of a newly born republic.