Assam SE 1619 1/4 rupee

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from the Acanthite collection
from the Acanthite collection

Assam (Ahom Kingdom) began striking coins based on the rupee system in the 1600's. The design elements were borrowed from nearby Cooch Behar, but the octagonal shape was an invention of the Assamese. The Ahom script was used up through the reign of Gadadhara Simha, after which Sanskrit was used for most issues. Saka Era (SE) dates are 78 years earlier than current year dates in Western countries.

Shown is a quarter rupee From Rudra Simha with inscription in Sanskrit. It is dated SE 1619 (1697 AD).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 36, F26.2 (Rhodes & Bose).

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Rhodes, N. G., and Bose, S. K. The Coinage of Assam - Volume II Ahom Period. Kolkata, India: A.O.P Pvt. Ltd., 2004.

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