⅔ Mohur - Harindar Singh Brar Medallic Gold Issue

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Faridkot with State above and date below

Scripts: Devanagari, Latin

Lettering:
FARIDKOT
Bhalan chira phari
1932

Translation: Azure and argent

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medallic (Non circulating) issue, this ⅔ Mohur (equal to 10 Rupees) is one of three recorded Gold issues by Faridkot in the  waning days of its existence under their last king. This coin, though tender, was more likely a bullion issue (especially in the depression era) and a presentation piece. While the fineness is unknown, it is likely 22Karat (917 fine) in line with the weight basis of the coin being similar to other issues, and most princely states either using 22 Karat or 24 Karat gold for such issues. Another 10 Rupee coin - with an associated gold 5 Rupee coin - was issued in 1941 with a different portrait. Faridkot is located in present day Punjab, India and was ruled by a Sikh dynasty from the 1800s. It was a 11 Gun salute state. 

Coat of Arms on Faridkot, as shown on the coin (Credit: https://www.royalark.net/India/faridkot.htm ) 

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