© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Mohur - Mahmud Shah Herat
| Gold | 10.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| King | Mahmud Shah (1801-1803, 1809-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1218 (1801-1803) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (16) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from Afghanistan, issued during the reign of Mahmud Shah (Herat) in 1216-1218 (1801-1803), is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed 10.92 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time.
