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1 Mohur Pattern
1828 year| Copper | 8.3 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A lion and palm
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Copper patterns dated 1828 and bearing the reverse designs of (i) a Lion and Palm, or (ii) the normal 46 san Surat rupee reverse, were prepared at the Bombay mint apparently as suggested designs for a new style gold muhr or silver rupee. The obverses for both coins were a star and garter design with the date in the center.- Weight varies 8.2 - 8.4 grams
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Mohur coin from Bombay Presidency (British India) made of Copper weighing 8.3g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a brief period of experimentation with copper coinage in India. The coin was part of a series of pattern coins minted in 1828, which were designed to test the feasibility of using copper as a substitute for silver in the production of rupees. Although the experiment was ultimately unsuccessful, the Pattern 1 Mohur coin remains a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history.