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½ Rupee / Deb Period III ND
| Copper | 4.17 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Third Period (1835-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1835-1910 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1789-1957) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Buddh symbols
Edge
Plain
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 still largely isolated from the rest of the world. The coin's design and materials reflect the country's cultural and economic ties to India and other neighboring regions. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the local economy and was widely used in everyday transactions.
