Rare Coper Nickel 5 Rupees Dadabhai Naoroji 1825-1917 Commemorative Bombay Mint Republic India Coin # A267

A circulated 5 Rupees commemorative coin of Republic India issued in honour of Dadabhai Naoroji, the “Grand Old Man of India”. The obverse carries his portrait with the legend “DADABHAI NAOROJI” in English and Hindi, with his life dates 1825-1917 below and a dot mint mark centred beneath them, indicating the Bombay Mint. The reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “Satyameva Jayate”, the legends “भारत” and “INDIA RUPEES”, and the numeral 5.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Issuing authority: Republic of India, commemorative issue
• Mint: Bombay (dot mint mark below the dates)
• Metal: cupro-nickel, plain edge
• Diameter: approximately 25.3 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Fine, with even circulation wear, surface hairlines and a few rim marks
• Theme: Dadabhai Naoroji, 1825-1917

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Add a significant piece of Indian numismatic history to your collection with this Republic of India 5 Rupees commemorative coin, dedicated to the “Grand Old Man of India,” Dadabhai Naoroji (1825–1917). Struck in durable copper-nickel at the prestigious Bombay Mint, this coin features the distinct dot mint mark and showcases a detailed portrait of the pioneering nationalist leader on the obverse, contrasted with the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital on the reverse. Graded in Fine condition, this circulated piece exhibits honest wear, surface hairlines, and minor rim marks that speak to its authentic journey through commerce. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure this issue for its tribute to a founding figure of India’s freedom struggle and early economic thought. Because it represents a foundational era of the Republic, it serves as a wonderful conversation starter and a tangible link to the past. Please note that the photographs display the exact coin you will receive, ensuring complete transparency for your acquisition.