1968 5 paise type 1 vs type 2 [solved]

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Sjlundcoin
Joined: 9 Mar 2015
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Posted: 7 May 2015, 23:47 #
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I'm trying to identify the type of 1968 Mumbai Mint 5 Paise coin this is. What is the difference between the two types? The link below shows the page.



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3990.html
@josephjk
Joined: 26 Jul 2011
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Posted: 8 May 2015, 00:06 #
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The difference is in the size/shape of the lions and the 'D' in India

                 
neilithic
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Posted: 8 May 2015, 00:16 #
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Also look at the "N in "INDIA".  In type 1 the end of the "N" is pointing in between the 4th and 5th bumps from the decoration on the side, in type 2 it's pointing directly at the 4th bump
Sjlundcoin
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Posted: 8 May 2015, 00:21 #
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Thank you guys
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