Rare 1 Rupee 1980 Republic India Bombay Mint Coinage India Coin # A116

Rare 1 Rupee coin of 1980 from the definitive coinage of Republic India. The value side shows the large numeral 1 with “रुपया” above, “RUPEE” and the date below, flanked by two ears of wheat, while the other side carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA” at the sides. A small dot mint mark sits centred below the date.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year of issue: 1980
• Mint: Bombay, indicated by the dot below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel
• Diameter: about 29.6 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, with honest circulation wear and light surface marks

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Step back into late-20th-century numismatic history with this striking Republic of India 1 Rupee coin, minted in 1980 at the historic Bombay (Mumbai) facility. Struck in durable copper-nickel, this definitive circulating issue showcases the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse and a prominent numeral one flanked by bountiful ears of wheat on the reverse. Numismatists prize this piece for its classic imagery from a transitional era of Indian coinage. Graded in Very Fine condition, it displays honest circulation marks that whisper tales of its journey through daily commerce decades ago. A small, coveted dot mint mark rests just below the date, confirming its authentic Bombay provenance. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive Republic India set, focusing on wheat-ear motifs, or hunting for nostalgic additions to your collection, this genuine specimen bridges the gap between affordable entry-level collecting and historical preservation. Every collector needs a solid representation of 1980s Indian currency, and the actual photographed piece awaits its place in your display album.