Silver Rupee of Independent Kingdom Tripura
2021-07-02 Fri
Tripura was one of the largest kingdoms of Twipra people situated in the North-eastern part of India. It shares its border with north, west, and south with Bangladesh, from the east with Mizoram, and from the northeast with the state of Assam.The Twipra were the original inhabitants of the Twipra kingdom in North-East India and Bangladesh. It was ruled by the Tripuri people from the Manikya dynasty. They had ruled the Tripuri Kingdom for more than 2000 years until this kingdom joined the Indian Union in 1949 CE.
This silver rupee that weighs around 11.45g was issued by King Vir Vikrama Kishore Manikya Deva of Tripura Kingdom. The obverse of this coin depicts the bust of the king facing towards the right. The reverse of this coin depicts Lion rampant to left.
Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction
Latest News
-
Elephant and Lion on a Copper Coin of the Sangam Cholas
2026-09-24 ThuThe elephant and lion were powerful animal symbols in the artistic and political traditions of an...
-
Ganesha and Shiva Together on a Coin of the Shiv Ganga Rajas
2026-09-25 FriOn Anant Chaturdashi, devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with prayers and devotion, celebratin...
-
Elephant on a Punch-Marked Coin of the Vidarbha Janapada
2026-09-23 WedThe history of Indian coinage begins with the remarkable tradition of punch-marked coins, among t...
-
Gandabherunda and Four Elephants on a Gold Half Varaha of Achyutadevaraya
2026-09-23 WedThe Gandabherunda, the mythical two-headed bird of Indian tradition, is one of the most striking ...
-
The Elephant on an Indo-Greek Silver Drachm of Apollodotus I
2026-09-22 TueElephants were not just an important part of Indian heritage and religious traditions; they also ...