¼ Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1702 (1770-1780) front ¼ Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1702 (1770-1780) back
¼ Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1702 (1770-1780) photo
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¼ Rupee - Lakshmi Singha

 
Silver 2.70 g 14.38 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Lakshmi Singha (Sunyeophaa) (1769-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1692-1702 (1770-1780)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
14.38 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#90489
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend in Assamese with SE Date

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other side, which symbolizes strength and power.