1 Mohur - Gaurinath Singha 1705-1707 (1783-1785) front 1 Mohur - Gaurinath Singha 1705-1707 (1783-1785) back
1 Mohur - Gaurinath Singha 1705-1707 (1783-1785) photo
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1 Mohur - Gaurinath Singha

 
Gold 11.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Assam (Indian North-Eastern Dynasties)
King
Gaurinath Singha (Suhitpangphaa) (1780-1794)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1705-1707 (1783-1785)
Calendar
Nepal - Saka era
Value
1 Mohur (15)
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Gold
Weight
11.4 g
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#419413
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ruling authority, Date.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kingdom of Assam Issue in the same shape as octagonal rupee but in gold.  Weight can vary. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from the Kingdom of Assam is that it features an image of Gaurinath Singha, the king who ruled the kingdom from 1705 to 1707 (1783-1785). The coin is made of gold and weighs 11.4 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.