© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
1 Drachm - Hammira Deva Chauhans of Ranathambore ND
| Copper | 4.02 g | 14.27 mm |
| Issuer | Rajput Dynasties (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1283-1291 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 14.27 mm |
| Thickness | 4.29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with Nagari letter Sri.
Lettering: Sri
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse of Hammira's copper coins is quite obviously adopted from the copper sri omkara gadhaiya coins of Malwa. Both sri omkara and Hammira's coins have a set of three lines on either side of the Devanagari legend. Regarding the the legend itself, Hammira appears to have retained the sri from the the sri omkara type.The obverse has the Devanagari legend hasa/ sam (year) within a square outlined by dots. The inclusion of the year is significant, as it enables one to date these particular issues of Hammira.
The known dates of Hammira's copper coins are VS 1340-1343 & VS 1346-1348.
(source: Imitations in Continuity - page104 - K.K. Maheshwari)
Coin Reference: Deyell # 368
Interesting fact
The Hammira Deva coin is a rare and historically significant coin from the Rajput Dynasties of India. It was issued during the reign of Hammira Deva, who was a powerful king of the Chauhan dynasty that ruled over the region of Ranathambore in the 13th century. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a symbol of the Chauhan dynasty on the other. It's made of copper and weighs 4.02 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of India.
