© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Dam - Rana Bahadur Shah ND
| Silver | 0.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1799 |
| Value | 1 Dam (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Mohar (1546-1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.04 g |
| Size | 9 mm |
| Thickness | 0.25 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#77559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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- Rana Bahadur Shah, King of Nepal (Nepali: रण बहादुर शाह) (1775–1806) was the King of Nepal from 1777 to 1806. In 1777, he succeeded to the throne after the death of his father, Pratap Singh Shah. He ruled under the regencies of his mother, Queen Rajendra Rajya Laxmi Devi (died on 13 July 1785 from tuberculosis), and then of his uncle, Bahadur Shah. During this time, the kingdom expanded by conquest to include the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, now part of India.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Dam - Rana Bahadur Shah ND (1777-1799) from Nepal made of Silver weighing 0.04 g is that it features an image of a rhino on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in Nepalese culture during that time period.
