Obverse description	Asoka lion pedestal  NOTE: Different National Emblem Types Type 1: Side lions toothless with 2 to 3 fur rows, short squat D in INDIA. Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering	भारत INDIA
Reverse description	Denomination and date  NOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai B (letter `B`) = Mumbai Proof Issues (no mintmark) = Calcutta
Reverse script
Reverse lettering	रूपये का आधा भाग 50 पचास पैसे 1971
Edge	Reeded
Mint
Mintage	1964  - KM#58.1 (Type 1; Calcutta Mint; 7 mm `50`) - 23 361 000 1967  - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Calcutta Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 1967 ♦ - KM#58.1 (Type 1; Mumbai Mint; 7 mm `50`; variant) - 1967 ♦ - KM#58.1 (Type 1; Mumbai Mint; 7 mm `50`;common coin) - 19 267 000 1968  - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Calcutta Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 1968 ♦ - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Mumbai Mint; 6.5 mm `50`, no whiskers and thick horsetail; rare) - 1968 ♦ - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Mumbai Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 28 076 000 1969  - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Calcutta Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 1969 ♦ - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Mumbai Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 59 388 000 1970  - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Calcutta Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 1970 ♦ - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Mumbai Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 1970 ♦ - KM#58.3 (Type 1; Mumbai Mint; 6 mm `50`) - 1970 B - KM#58.3 (Proof; Type 1; Mumbai Mint; 6 mm `50`) - 3 046 1971  - KM#58.2 (Type 2; Calcutta Mint; 6.5 mm `50`) - 57 900 000 1971 B - KM#58.3 (Proof; Type 1; Mumbai Mint; 6 mm `50`) - 4 375
Catalog ID	3130952680
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