1 Rupee - Siva Singha 1648-1653 (1726-1731) front 1 Rupee - Siva Singha 1648-1653 (1726-1731) back
1 Rupee - Siva Singha 1648-1653 (1726-1731) photo
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1 Rupee - Siva Singha

 
Silver 11 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Siva Singha (Sutanphaa) (1714-1744)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1648-1653 (1726-1731)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71506
Rarity index
93%

Edge

Plain

Comment

In the name of Queen Pramatheswari

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lord Siva on one side and an inscription in the Assamese language on the other, which was a unique feature of coins from the Kingdom of Assam.