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1 Rupee - Rajeswar Singha Rangpur
1685 (1763) year| Silver | 11.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| King | Rajeswar Singha (Suremphaa) (1751-1769) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 (1763) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.13 g |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Rajeswar Singha, who was the king of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled the Kingdom of Assam in the Indian North-East region for over 600 years. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a symbol of the Ahom dynasty on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous coins of the dynasty, which were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was likely a result of the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region during that time.
