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⅛ Mohur - Shah Alam II
| Gold | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bengal Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1182-1203 (1769-1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Mohur (15⁄8) |
| Currency | Rupee (1765-1835) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#59555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Lettering: ١٩
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Mohur coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Gold weighing 1.5 g is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. The coin features an inscription of the Emperor's name and title, as well as the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Mughal Empire, which was once the largest economy in the world.
