Cooch Behar, Prana Narayan (1633-65), Tanka, 31mm, 9.70g, Sk 1554, legends in four lines on both

Cooch Behar, Prana Narayan (1633-65), Tanka, 31mm, 9.70g, Sk 1554, legends in four lines on both sides: Śri Śri/...

Cooch Behar, Prana Narayan (1633-65), Tanka, 31mm, 9.70g, Sk 1554, legends in four lines on both sides: Śri Śri/ Śiva Charana/ Kamala Madhu/ Karasya, rev. Śri Śrima/t Prana Naraya/nasya Śake/ 1554, both sides within double circle and border of beads; "4" of date reversed (RB. 37; KM. 74), slight adhesions, good very fine, rare

Provenance:Prana Narayan`s coins do not follow the previous tradition of having fixed dates but have the date of striking, initially in Saka years and then in Rajsaka (Cooch Behar era) years. The full Tankas of Prana Narayan are the last in the Cooch Behar series. They were soon superseded by the Half-Tankas, which became the staple coinage from then onwards. Those of Prana Narayan are relatively common, much more so than the full Tankas, which are quite rare. It is noteworthy that it was during this reign that the Ahoms in Assam began to strike coins. Trade must have been flourishing in the area at the time.

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