Lot No.3
AUC20
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Assam, Octagonal Silver Rupee, 11.20g, Chakradhvaja Simha (Siu-pung-mung) (1663-70 AD), SK 1585, Four line inscription in Assamese script on both sides within a double linear border with beads, Obv: Sri Sri Si/va Rama Pada/rabinda Para/yanasya, without dots, Rev: Sri Sri Sva/rga Deva Chakradhva/ja Simhasya Sake/1585. Reverse die perfectly struck at 12 o'clock. (A.Mitra. 8A type, RB. B1.1). Very Fine, Rare.
Chakradhvaja Simha succeeded his father, soon after the Mughal invasion, and made sure his name was inscribed on the coinage. The coins issued in two main categories: those in Assamese script with his Hindu name, and those in Ahom script with his Ahom name. The former all have the fixed date Sk. 1585, while the latter are dated to the 15th year of the 60 year cycle (= AD 1663). The coins of this reign continue to maintain their octagonal shape but a couple of round rupees are also known.
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Our Estimated Price :
Rs. 30,000-40,000
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