½ Rupee / Deb (Period I) ND (1790-1840) front ½ Rupee / Deb (Period I) ND (1790-1840) back
½ Rupee / Deb (Period I) ND (1790-1840) photo

½ Rupee / Deb Period I ND

 
Copper 4.30 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bhutan
Ruling authority
First Period (1790-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1790-1840
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1789-1957)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.30 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127908
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Letter "sa" above the end of "ra" of the syllable "ndra"
Two dots right of "ndra"

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a medium of exchange in Bhutan during a time when the country was isolated from the rest of the world, and the government was struggling to establish a stable economy. Despite the challenges, the coin remained a vital part of everyday transactions, and its design has been passed down through generations, becoming a symbol of Bhutan's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1790-1840)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupee / Deb (Period I) ND (1790-1840) coin.