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1 Tola - Surendra Vikrama

 
Gold 12.48 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Surendra Bikram Shah (1847-1881)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1769-1802 (1847-1873)
Calendar
Vikram Samvat
Value
1 Tola (5⁄2)
Currency
Mohar (1546-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
12.48 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26044
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tola - Surendra Vikrama 1769-1802 (1847-1873) gold coin from Nepal is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the country. The coin was minted during the reign of Surendra Vikrama, who was the king of Nepal from 1847 to 1873. During his rule, Nepal underwent significant modernization and modernization efforts, including the introduction of a new currency system and the establishment of a central bank. The 1 Tola coin, which is made of gold and weighs 12.48 grams, is a symbol of this period of change and development in Nepal's history.