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Tola - Prithvi Bir Bikram
| Issuer | Nepal |
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| Year | 1881-1889 |
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| Value | 1 Tola (5⁄2) |
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| Obverse description | Central square cartouche enclosing a circular medallion featuring a stylized lotus or floral device at its centre, surrounded by Devanagari legends arranged on all four sides within the frame. Above the square, a crescent moon and sun symbol appear in the upper field, flanked by additional inscriptions in Devanagari script. To the left of the square, a decorative floral spray ornament is present, while to the right, numeral characters appear vertically. A Nepalese Samvat date in Devanagari numerals is rendered below the central cartouche. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | श्री प्रिथ्वी बीर विक्रम शाह देव |
| Reverse description | Central circular medallion bearing Devanagari inscriptions, surrounded by a large eight-petalled lotus flower, each petal bearing additional Devanagari legends in relief. The elaborate floral design radiates symmetrically from the centre, with the petals framing the inner circle in a decorative pattern typical of Nepalese numismatic tradition. The outer field is plain, and the entire design is enclosed within a beaded border running along the coin's rim. |
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