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⅙ Asarphi - Mahendra Bir Bikram Coronation
| Issuer | Nepal |
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| Year | 1957 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the Nepali royal crown flanked by a crescent moon to the left and a sun symbol to the right. The crown is surrounded by additional royal symbols and ornamental devices. A circular Devanagari legend runs around the periphery of the coin, enclosing the central design. The overall composition reflects the traditional Nepalese royal iconography associated with the coronation of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah. |
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| Reverse description | The denomination '१/६' (one-sixth) is prominently displayed in the center of the field, with the Devanagari inscription 'श्रीभवानी' above and 'अशर्फी' below, identifying the coin as a Bhawani Asarphi issue. Two symmetrical wheat or floral sprays flank the central numeral, forming a partial wreath that frames the denomination. A circular Devanagari legend runs around the outer border, completing the design. The composition is clean and heraldic, consistent with Nepalese coronation coinage of the period. |
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| Reverse lettering | श्रीभवानी / १/६ / अशर्फी |
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