¼ Mohar - Jaya Prakash Malla 856 (1736) front ¼ Mohar - Jaya Prakash Malla 856 (1736) back
¼ Mohar - Jaya Prakash Malla 856 (1736) photo
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¼ Mohar - Jaya Prakash Malla

856 (1736) year
Silver 1.36 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kathmandu Kingdom (Malla dynasty)
King
Jaya Prakash Malla (1735-1746, 1750-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
856 (1736)
Calendar
Nepal Sambat
Value
¼ Mohar
Currency
Mohar (1546-1932)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.36 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#126914
Rarity index
93%

Edge

Plain

Comment

In the name of the Queen Mother Kumndini Devi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohar coin from the Kathmandu Kingdom (Malla dynasty) is that it was made of silver and weighed 1.36 grams. This is notable because it indicates that the coin was made with a significant amount of precious metal, which would have had a high value at the time. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin suggests that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a valuable piece of history.