Description
Kingdom of Assam, Lakshmi Simha (SE 1692-1701 / 1770-1779 AD), Silver ‘Octagonal’ Rupee dated SE 1694 (1772 AD). Obverse: Legend in Assamese with Shaka Era date, winged lion facing right below, ‘Sri Sri Swarg Deva Sri Lakshmi Simha Nripasya’. Reverse: Legend in Assamese, ‘Sri Sri Hara Gauri Charanara Binda Makarand Madhu Karasya’. KM-182. A very attractive example; well centred and well struck, unfortunately a minor test punch on upper left obverse. Extremely Fine, obverse better
