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1 Rupee - Bijay Narayan
1707 (1785) year| Silver | 8.81 g | 29.95 mm |
| Issuer | Jaintia Kingdom (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Bijay Narayan Syiem Sutnga (1785-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 (1785) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.81 g |
| Diameter | 29.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering describing date and state.
Script: Devanagari
Edge
Plain
Comment
RB # N3b
Weight varies, with later issues dipping to the mid 7 grams range. The State of Jaintaipur was a state at what is now the border of Bangladesh and India. It often fought long wars against Assam and later the British.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Bijay Narayan 1707 (1785) coin from Jaintia Kingdom is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a lion, which is a common motif in Western heraldry, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, reflecting the cultural influences of the Indian subcontinent. This fusion of design elements is a testament to the rich cultural diversity of the Jaintia Kingdom and its history of cross-cultural exchange.