1⁄32 Rupee - Chandrakanta Singha ND (1811-1818) front 1⁄32 Rupee - Chandrakanta Singha ND (1811-1818) back
1⁄32 Rupee - Chandrakanta Singha ND (1811-1818) photo
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1⁄32 Rupee - Chandrakanta Singha ND

 
Silver 0.32 g 7 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Chandrakanta Singha (Sudingphaa) (1811-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1811-1818
Value
1⁄32 Rupee
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.32 g
Diameter
7 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74438
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Legend in Assamese

Lettering: Shah

Edge

Plain

Comment

Weight varies: 0.34-0.36 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1/32 Rupee coin from the Kingdom of Assam is that it features a unique blend of traditional Assamese and British colonial influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Chandrakanta Singha, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which was a common motif in Assamese architecture and art during that period. This blending of cultural elements reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during the 19th century.