© © Münzkabinett Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Reinhard Saczewski
© © Münzkabinett Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Reinhard Saczewski
1 Mohur - Jahangir Gemini - Ajmer
1033 (1624) year| Gold | 10.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jahangir I (1605-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1033 (1624) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: Ba Ajmer zar Zeenat shud sikka-i-Shah Jahangir [ibn] Shah Akbar
Translation: Received ornament on gold at Ajmer from Jahangir Shah [son of] Akbar Shah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur - Jahangir (Gemini - Ajmer) 1033 (1624) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) made of Gold weighing 10.9 g 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 Empire, as well as a depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who was revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse religious and cultural landscape of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Jahangir.
