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1 Rupee - Nara Narayan
1477 (1555) year| Silver | 10.45 g | 25.24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Cooch-Behar (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1477 (1555) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.45 g |
| Diameter | 25.24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription 4 lines in Bengali which shows the devotion (of king) as a honey-bee for the lotus feet of Lord Shiva as "Sri Sri Shiva Charana Kamala Madhu Karasya".
Lettering:
Śrī Śrī
Śiva Charana
Kamala Madhu
Karasy
Comment
In some coins the "4" in the date is reversedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Nara Narayan 1477 (1555) coin from the Kingdom of Cooch-Behar is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Tibetan influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Nara Narayan, the ruler of the kingdom, seated on a throne with a Tibetan-style backrest, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Indian culture. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Indian North-Eastern Dynasties and adds to the coin's historical significance.
