© Sujit
© Sujit
Sivaka ND
| Gold | 0.9 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Nepal (medieval) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1098-1540 |
| Value | 1 Sivaka |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#65619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nagari Legend "Sivasya"
Lettering: शिवस्य
Edge
Plain
Comment
Known as Shivaka/Sivaka. Probably issued during the reign of King Simhadeva/King Sivadeva of the Lichhavi Dynasty.Ref #168 in The Coinage of Nepal (Gabrisch/Rhodes/Valdettaro)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sivaka ND (1098-1540) gold coin from medieval Nepal is that it features a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist motifs. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, while the reverse side features the Buddhist wheel of dharma, or the wheel of law, which is a symbol of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of medieval Nepal, where both Hinduism and Buddhism were widely practiced.
