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This is a 1970 brass metal alloy coin from India. It has 3 Lion heads symbol on one side which is seen on all India coins . It stands as a symbol of historical Ashoka Pillar and symbolizes peace and non voilence.
The Ashoka pillar with lion heads is a national emblem of India. King Ashoka in 3rd century BC - from India - later became a Buddhist, erected several pillars during his reign to spread the teachings of the Buddha. One of the famous pillars pillars from his reign is the fifty foot tall Sarnath pillar that represents the site of the Buddha’s first teaching. The national emblem of India is an adaptation of the lion capital that once was on top of this pillar.
The other side of this coin has a lotus flower etched. Lotus is the national flower of India. It symbolizes purity. Please click on link below for coin bead posted. http://www.craftisart.com/89764/vintage-india-1970-coin-lotus-flower-design-coin-bead-for-clasp-use
