Assam, Chakradhvaja Simha (Siu-pung-mung) (SE 1585-1592/1663-70 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.33 gms, Year 15, Ahom legends, Obv. Kao Boi Pha Ta-Ra Heu Ciu, Rev. Chao Pha siu-Pung-mung Pin Canlak-ni Plek-ngi, with a lion to left, RB #B10, KM #12, extremely fine, rare. Note: Chakradhvaja Simha ascended the Ahom throne in 1663 A.D. and marked his reign with bold coinage reforms that asserted independence from Mughal influence. He introduced coins bearing his personal name in Sanskrit, invoking Siva and Rama, and others in the Ahom language featuring his native name Siupungmung alongside an invocation to Pha Tara.