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¼ Mohur - Lakshmi Singha
| Gold | 2.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Lakshmi Singha (Sunyeophaa) (1769-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1702 (1770-1780) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (15⁄4) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.68 g |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur coin from the Kingdom of Assam is that it features an image of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, on one side, and an image of King Lakshmi Singha on the other. This coin was issued during a time when the Kingdom of Assam was experiencing significant economic growth and cultural exchange with other regions of India and Southeast Asia. The use of gold in the coin's minting also reflects the region's rich natural resources and trade networks.
