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Duitola Asarphi - Prithvi Bir Bikram
1829 (1907) year| Gold | 23.32 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal |
|---|---|
| King | Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881-1911) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1829 (1907) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 2 Tolas (⅔) |
| Currency | Asarphi Gold Coinage |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 23.32 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#88576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Edge
Milled
Comment
A seldom seen earlier type of Nepalese gold coinageInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Duitola Asarphi - Prithvi Bir Bikram 1829 (1907) coin from Nepal is that it features an image of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah, who ruled Nepal from 1816 to 1847, on one side, and a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the king's coronation and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
