½ Rupee / Deb Period I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | First Period (1790-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1790-1840 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1789-1957) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#235244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
KM# 2.1 has a hook in the letter "cha" on the reverseKM# 2.2 used a slightly different die on the obverse, and no hook in the letter "cha" on the reverse
KM #2.3 used the same obverse die as #2.1
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee / Deb (Period I) ND (1790-1840) coin from Bhutan made of Silver is interesting because it features a unique blend of traditional Bhutanese design elements and Western-style coinage. The coin's obverse features a depiction of the Bhutanese dragon, Druk, while the reverse bears the inscription "Half Rupee" in English, along with the Bhutanese script for "Deb" and the date in the Buddhist era (1790-1840). This coin represents a significant moment in Bhutan's history, as it marks the country's transition from a bartering system to a monetized economy, and demonstrates the influence of Western colonial powers on Bhutanese currency.
