¼ Rupee 1950-1956 front ¼ Rupee 1950-1956 back
¼ Rupee 1950-1956 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

¼ Rupee

 
Nickel 2.90 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1950-1956
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1950-1957)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
2.90 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.53 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#8684
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Grain sprigs flank denomination and "Chaar Aana" (Four Annas) in Devnagari

Lettering:
चार आना
1/4 RUPEE 1954

Translation:
Four Annas
1/4 Rupee 1954

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Large and small lion types, see image: