Bhutan. 1/2 Rupee 'Ma-tam', translated it means 'Red coin' ND (1790-1840) (Ei pohjahintaa)

Bhutan 'Ma-tam', translated it means 'Red coin'
½ Rupee / Deb Period I Ref: KM# 3 ND (1790-1840)
½ Rupee / Deb Period II Ref: KM# 5 ND (1820-1835)
½ Rupee / Deb Period II Numista: N#11023 ND (1820-1835)

Krause wrongly describes all similar coins as 1/2 Rupee (Deb). Deb rupees are only made of silver.
The correct name for this coin is 'Ma-tam', translated it means 'Red coin' (copper being red).
'Che-tam' is half the copper coin (weighs about 2.7 grams).

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