Indian Princely States, Tripura. Vira Vikrama Kishore Manikya. T.E. 1333-1357 - A.D. 1923-1947. AR rupee. T.E. 1337 - A.D. 1930. Bust of local ruler left wearing native cap with feather ornament / Lion with "floral" tail rampant to left, behind, scepter. KM 406 (with milled edge, km 407 with "security" edge). VF, lightly toned.
Krause SCWC, 1986 ed. vol II, pg. 1371:"All modern Tripura coins were presentation pieces, more medallic than monetary in nature. They were struck in very limited numbers and although not intended for local circulation,they are often found in worn condition."