10 Rupees Independence

€18,684.00
IssuerIndia
Year1972
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value10 Rupees
CurrencyRupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
CompositionSilver (.500) (Copper 40%, Nickel 5%, Zinc 5%)
Weight22.5 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#187
Obverse descriptionAsoka lion pedestal, denomination below
Obverse script
Obverse letteringभारत INDIA रूपये 10 RUPEES
Reverse descriptionFigures with Indian flag, parliament building in background  NOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai B (letter `B`) = Mumbai Proof Issues (no mintmark) = Calcutta
Reverse script
Reverse lettering25 वीं स्वातंत्र्य जयंती 1947-1972
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1972  - KM#187.2 Calcutta Mint (Rim thinner, inner flag circle missing) -
1972 ♦ - KM#187.1 Mumbai Mint - 1 000 000
1972 B - KM#187.1 Mumbai Mint; Proof - 7 895
Catalog ID1793132010
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