Rare 1 Rupee 1981 Republic India Bombay Mint Coinage India Coin # A117

Rare 1 Rupee coin of 1981 from the Republic India definitive series, the large copper-nickel type carrying two wheat ears flanking the value. The obverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "भारत" and "INDIA" at the sides, while the reverse reads "रुपया / 1 / RUPEE" above the date, with a small dot centred below the date.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee, Republic of India
• Year: 1981, as struck on the value side
• Mint: Bombay, from the dot below the date
• Metal: copper-nickel, plain wide flan with security-style rim beading
• Diameter: about 29.6 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, honest circulation wear with light surface toning and small dark spots

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Step back into the early 1980s with this fascinating piece of Republic India numismatic history. Issued by the prestigious Bombay Mint, this vintage 1 Rupee coin captures an era of classic definitive currency design. Crafted from durable copper-nickel on a wide flan, the coin features the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse and two prominent wheat ears flanking the denomination on the reverse. Numismatists prize this specific issue for its distinct Bombay Mint identifier—a small dot placed just beneath the 1981 year stamp. As a collectible, it bridges the gap between everyday circulation coinage and sought-after modern Indian pieces. The specimen offered here exhibits an honest Very Fine condition, displaying gentle circulation wear and charming surface toning that authenticate its journey through time. Complete transparency is guaranteed, as the photographs display the exact piece you will add to your numismatic display. Whether you are expanding a comprehensive Republic India set or simply seeking a tangible piece of twentieth-century economic heritage, this historic rupee makes a wonderful addition to any growing collection.