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½ Rupee / Deb Period III ND
| Copper (copper or brass) | 3.97 g | 22 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 (copper or brass) |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Edge
Irregular - often hammered thin
Comment
NOTE: dateable to period only !- Krause wrongly describes all similar coins as 1/2 Rupee (Deb). Deb rupees are only made of silver.
The correct name for this coin is 'Ma-tam', translated it means 'Red coin' (copper being red).
'Che-tam' is half the copper coin (weighs about 2.7 grams).
- Example of KM#7.1 (large flan), "Sa" at lower left" (see image)
