1 Mohur - Shah Alam II 1199-1213 (1785-1799) front 1 Mohur - Shah Alam II 1199-1213 (1785-1799) back
1 Mohur - Shah Alam II 1199-1213 (1785-1799) photo
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1 Mohur - Shah Alam II

 
Gold (.917) 10.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Bengal Presidency (British India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1199-1213 (1785-1799)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mohur (15)
Currency
Rupee (1765-1835)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
10.82 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#25854
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from Bengal Presidency (British India) made of Gold (.917) weighing 10.82 g is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the Mughal Emperor at the time. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency during his rule, which lasted from 1785 to 1799.