© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Drachm - Megha Chandra Deva ND
| Copper | 3.3 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Kangra (Indian Northern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1405 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm (1170-1847) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Inscription in Nagari
Lettering: Maharaja Sri Megha Chandra Deva
Edge
Plain
Comment
Refer to "The Catalogue of Katoch rulers of Kangra" Catalog Numbers 520-576.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Drachm - Megha Chandra Deva ND (1390-1405) from Kingdom of Kangra (Indian Northern Dynasties) made of Copper weighing 3.3 g is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of Lord Shiva, a revered deity in Hinduism, while the reverse side features an inscription in Persian, which was the language of the Islamic rulers of the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse religious and cultural landscape of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.
