1956 Indian 0.5 (1/2) Rupee Old Coin with Ashoka Lion Capital

This 1956 Indian 0.5 Rupee coin features a bold numeral framed by wheat sprigs, with the denomination and year below. The reverse displays the Ashoka Lion Capital and the inscription “भारत INDIA,” representing India’s national emblem. Its classic mid-century design makes this Republic of India coin a distinctive addition to a world coin collection and an appealing piece for collectors of Indian coins and numismatics.