NEPAL - Malla Dynasty (Kingdom of Bhaktapur / Bhatgaon) - Ranajit Malla (NS 842–889 / 1722–1769 CE) - Silver Mohar - Frozen Accession Date NS 842 (1722 CE) - 5.17g - 37.07mm - KM# 108.

NEPAL, Kingdom of Bhaktapur (Bhatgaon - Malla Dynasty), Ranajit Malla (NS 842–889 / 1722–1769 CE), Silver Mohar, Nepal Samvat 842 (Frozen Accession Year / Minted c. 1722–1769 CE), 5.17g, 27.07mm, KM# 108, Attractively Toned Very Fine

Obv: Royal name in early Newari / Devanagari script inscribed within an elaborate multi-lobed central medallion/cartouche:“Śrī Śrī Ra / ṇa ji ta Ma / lla Deva”

(The twice exalted Ranajit Malla Deva), with the accession year in Nepal Samvat “८४२” (NS 842) inscribed below within the lower margin, surrounded by intricate petals, lotus motifs, and peripheral auspicious symbols.

Rev: Sacred Tantric emblem / sword (Khadga) with floral wreath or central yantra device within a circular central frame, encircled by an eight-petaled geometric lotus design containing the auspicious Newari/Devanagari legend invoking the kingdom and deities: “Śrī Śrī Lokanātha / Śrī Śrī Bhūpatīndra...”

(Invoking Lord Lokanatha / Karunamaya and ancestral benedictions), enclosed within an outer ornamental ring of floral scrolls and dots.