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Historical coin from the region of Cooch Behar
The "Coochbehar coin" refers to a historical coin from the region of Cooch Behar, which is now in the Indian state of West Bengal. Cooch Behar was an independent princely state before it merged with India in 1949. Coins from this region were minted during the reign of various kings, with the most notable being the coins minted under the Koch dynasty, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Key details about Coochbehar coins:
- Material: The coins were typically made of silver.
- Design: The coins often featured inscriptions in Bengali and Sanskrit, along with symbols or images representing the king's rule. Some coins depicted images of the king, his name, or his titles.
- Period: The most prominent period for Coochbehar coins was during the rule of the Koch dynasty, which began in the 16th century and lasted until the 18th century.
- Rarity: Coochbehar coins are considered relatively rare and are of interest to numismatists (coin collectors) due to their historical value, reflecting the independent and distinct nature of the kingdom before it merged with India.
