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⅛ Mohur - Lakshmi Singha ND
| Gold | 1.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Lakshmi Singha (Sunyeophaa) (1769-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1769-1780 |
| Value | ⅛ Mohur (15⁄8) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Royal House and region
Script: Bengali
Edge
Plain
Comment
RB-Q21.1
Weight varies between 1.34 and 1.42 grams for 1/8 Mohurs. Octagonal shape, as was standard for Assamese coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Mohur - Lakshmi Singha ND (1769-1780) coin from the Kingdom of Assam is that it features an image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on one side, while the other side bears the symbol of the Assamese king, Lakshmi Singha. This coin was made of gold and weighed 1.42 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact from the Indian North-Eastern Dynasties.
