Rare 1 Rupee 1978 Republic India Bombay Mint Coinage India Coin # A114

A 1 Rupee coin of Republic India dated 1978, from the large copper-nickel definitive series. The value side carries the Devanagari legend “रुपया” above the numeral 1, flanked by two wheat ears, with “RUPEE” and the date below, and a dot mint mark centred beneath the date. The other side shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA” along the rim.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year: 1978
• Mint: Bombay, indicated by the dot below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel, with a reeded and decorated rim
• Diameter: approximately 29.5 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Extremely Fine, with sharp lions, clear wheat ears and only light handling marks in the fields

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Step back into late-1970s Republic India with this fascinating numismatic piece. Issued by the authority of the Government of India, this cupro-nickel one-rupee specimen was struck at the historic Bombay Mint, proudly displaying the signature dot mint mark beneath its 1978 date. Crafted from a durable copper-nickel alloy, the coin features the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse and delicate wheat ears framing the denomination on the reverse.

Preserved in an impressive Extremely Fine condition, collectors will appreciate the remarkably sharp details on the lions and the crispness of the surrounding legends, showing only minimal, expected handling marks across its fields. During this era, India’s coinage played a crucial role in daily commerce amidst a rapidly changing economic landscape, making surviving high-grade specimens nostalgic tangible pieces of modern history. This genuine collector’s item offers a wonderful opportunity to bridge a gap in a twentieth-century type set or build a specialized Bombay Mint portfolio. Rest assured, the exact coin photographed is the unique piece you will receive.