1 Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1701 (1770-1779) front 1 Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1701 (1770-1779) back
1 Rupee - Lakshmi Singha 1692-1701 (1770-1779) photo
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1 Rupee - Lakshmi Singha

 
Silver 11.37 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Lakshmi Singha (Sunyeophaa) (1769-1780)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1692-1701 (1770-1779)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.37 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#79305
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend in Assamese

Lettering: Sri Sri Hara Gauri Charanara Binda Makarand Madhu Karasya

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other, which symbolizes strength and power.