⅓ 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
1941

Translation: Azure and argent

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medallic (Non circulating) issue, this ⅓ Mohur (equal to 5 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 coin with the same design was issued as a ⅔ Mohur piece in the same year (10 Rupee coin) - with an associated silver 5 Rupee coin and one Rupee coin - was issued in 1941 with the same portraits. 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. Weight varies 3.5-3.8 grams. 

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

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