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1/4 Rupee - 1949 Pattern, Nickel Coin

Republic India Coins1949

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1/4 Rupee - 1949 Pattern, Nickel Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of 1 Rupee - 1949 Pattern (1949, Nickel)

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Physical specifications

NM-417812

Metal: Nickel
Weight: 2.73 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: NM-417812
Variety / Classification: Pattern Coin (Experimental strike)

Denomination	25 Paise
Ruler / Issuer	Government of India
Mint	Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida)
Rarity	Very Rare
Estimated Price Range	₹10,000 – ₹50,000
Era	Republic India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

This specimen1949

This coin’s issue period

Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

India context1950

Republic of India

The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.

India context1957

Decimalisation

One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.

World context20th–21st century

Modern commemorative coinage

Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.

Overview & History

This 1/4 Rupee coin in nickel, dated 1949 forms part of the Republic India Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Government of India and is attributed to the Government of India Mints (Mumbai / Kolkata / Hyderabad / Noida) mint. Its recorded design notes describe Obverse of 1 Rupee - 1949 Pattern (1949, Nickel) The reverse is described as Reverse of 1 Rupee - 1949 Pattern (1949, Nickel). The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.