10 Paise Coin – 1973 Kolkata Mint


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दस पैसे 1973

1973 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1973 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1 1973 India 10 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 2
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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, on Left भारत , Right INDIA, Surrounder by circle of wreath.
Reverse 10 दस पैसे in the center, Bottom 1973, on Left पैसे, Right PAISE, Surrounder by circle of wreath.
Weight: 2.30 gms
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Shape: 12 Scalloped
Edge: Plain
Demonetized: Yes
Year / Date of issue: 1973 - issue on 01 January 1973
Category: Definitive
Type: Circulation
Issuer:
Republic India
Issue value:
10 PAISE / दस पैसे - रुपये का दसवाँ भाग
Mint & Mint mark:
KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
Metal & Metal Composition:
Aluminium-Magnesium | 96% Aluminum, 4% Magnesium

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID129C - ₹5–₹10 ₹30–₹35 Common Report
ID: ID129C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹5–₹10
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹30–₹35
  • Frequency Common


Frequently Asked Questions about 10 Paise Coin – 1973 Kolkata Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1973 10 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹5 to ₹10 in circulated condition, and ₹30 to ₹35 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Aluminium-Magnesium with an official weight of 2.30 grams and a diameter of 26.00 mm. Its shape is 12 Scalloped with a Plain edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1973.