1 Rupee - Siva Singha and Akari Gabhuru 1661-1666 (1739-1744) front 1 Rupee - Siva Singha and Akari Gabhuru 1661-1666 (1739-1744) back
1 Rupee - Siva Singha and Akari Gabhuru 1661-1666 (1739-1744) photo
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1 Rupee - Siva Singha and Akari Gabhuru

 
Silver 11.35 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Siva Singha (Sutanphaa) (1714-1744)
Queen
Akari Gabhuru (Sarbeswari) (1739-1744)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1661-1666 (1739-1744)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.35 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#103240
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Translation: Śrī Śrī Śiva/ Simha Nrpa Tadva/llabha Śrī Sarvve/śvarī Devīnām/ RY 30

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist motifs. The obverse side of the coin depicts Lord Siva, while the reverse side features the Buddhist wheel of dharma, or the Dharmachakra, surrounded by the legend "Akari Gabhuru" in Assamese script. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Kingdom of Assam during that time period.