½ Mohur - Govind Singh (Medalic Nazrana Coinage) ND (1907-1948) front ½ Mohur - Govind Singh (Medalic Nazrana Coinage) ND (1907-1948) back
½ Mohur - Govind Singh (Medalic Nazrana Coinage) ND (1907-1948) photo
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½ Mohur - Govind Singh Medalic Nazrana Coinage ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Princely state of Datia (Indian princely states)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1907-1948
Value
½ Mohur (15⁄2)
Currency
Rupee (1802-1920)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1948
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#419417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of Arms with Lion and Horse as supporters. Banner with writing below and "DATIA" below that.

Lettering: DATIA

Comment

Minted between 1907 and 1948, these coins were likely not intended for circulation but rather followed a trend of issuing medallic and restrike coinage. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Mohur - Govind Singh (Medalic Nazrana Coinage) ND (1907-1948) coin from the Princely state of Datia is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was not meant for circulation but was instead issued as a commemorative or ceremonial coin, highlighting the wealth and prestige of the Princely state of Datia.