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½ Rupee - Lakshmi Singha
1691 (1769) year| Silver | 5.61 g | 16.42 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Lakshmi Singha (Sunyeophaa) (1769-1780) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1691 (1769) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.61 g |
| Diameter | 16.42 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
RY#1 at the bottom
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from the Kingdom of Assam featuring Lakshmi Singha is notable for its unique design, which includes a depiction of the goddess Lakshmi on one side and an inscription in the Assamese language on the other. This coin was issued during the reign of King Lakshmi Singha in the 18th century and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
