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¼ Mohur - Jahangir Shikargah
1034 (1625) year| Gold | 2.72 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jahangir I (1605-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1034 (1625) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Mohur (15⁄4) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#352291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Mohur - Jahangir (Shikargah) 1034 (1625) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs. The coin's design includes an inscription in Persian, which was the official language of the Mughal court, as well as an image of a Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, seated on a lotus flower. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and syncretism of the Mughal Empire, which was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of the arts.
