½ Mohar - Rana Bahadur 1701-1712 (1779-1790) front ½ Mohar - Rana Bahadur 1701-1712 (1779-1790) back
½ Mohar - Rana Bahadur 1701-1712 (1779-1790) photo
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½ Mohar - Rana Bahadur

 
Gold 2.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Nepal
King
Rana Bahadur Shah (1777-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1712 (1779-1790)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
½ Mohar
Currency
Mohar (1546-1932)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#88604
Rarity index
92%

Comment

Also struck in the name of Queen Lalita Tripura Sundari. Scarce and attractive type.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mohar coin from Nepal is that it was issued during the reign of Rana Bahadur Shah, who was the first ruler of the Shah dynasty and ruled Nepal from 1701 to 1712 (1779-1790). This coin was made of gold and weighed 2.8 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists.