1 Mohur - Aurangzeb (Aurangabad) 1070-1100 (1660-1689) front 1 Mohur - Aurangzeb (Aurangabad) 1070-1100 (1660-1689) back
1 Mohur - Aurangzeb (Aurangabad) 1070-1100 (1660-1689) photo
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1 Mohur - Aurangzeb Aurangabad

 
Gold 11 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1070-1100 (1660-1689)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mohur (15)
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Gold
Weight
11 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50433
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from the Mughal Empire is that it was made of gold and weighed 11 grams. This indicates that the coin was a high-value denomination and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. The fact that it was made of gold also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Mughal Empire during Aurangzeb's reign.