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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Rupee - Bar Gosain II
1653 (1731) year| Silver | 9.86 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Jaintia Kingdom (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Borgohain Syiem Sutnga II (1731-1770) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1653 (1731) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering describing date and state.
Script: Devanagari
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varies in weight and specifications, not always uniform with some examples going as low as 7 grams in weight. Bar Gossain II reigned between 1653 and 1692 SK (1731 - 1770 AD). Often these coins are described as Tankas and tend to be of lower weight and fineness than many contemporary rupees. All coins of this type sold online are reported with a SK 1653 date.
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from Jaintia Kingdom (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) made of Silver weighing 9.86 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the reign of Bar Gosain II in 1653 (1731) and it is still considered as a valuable collectible item among numismatists and historians.
