© Münzkabinett Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Reinhard Saczewski
© Münzkabinett Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Reinhard Saczewski
1 Mohur - Jahangir Virgo - Agra
| Gold | 10.89 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jahangir I (1605-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1028-1033 (1619-1624) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#315554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: zar zewar dar Agra ruye yaft az Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah
Translation: Received ornament on gold at Agra from Jahangir Shah [son of] Akbar Shah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from the Mughal Empire is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu astrological symbols. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Jahangir" in Persian, while the reverse side features the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is associated with wealth and prosperity. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and syncretism of the Mughal Empire, which was known for its religious tolerance and exchange of ideas between different faiths.
