Assam SE 1653 1 rupee

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IND-ASSAM 1653SE 1rupee Siva-obv (2).JPG
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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 rupee From Shiva Simha with inscription in Assamese. Included in the title is Queen Pramathesvari, who was Queen Phulesvari but with her new more devoutly religious title.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 73, Rhodes and Bose I10.2.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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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