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1 Mohur - Shah Alam II Najibabad
| Gold | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Awadh (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Alam II (1760-1788; 1788-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18-32 (1766-1790) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from Awadh (Indian princely states) made of Gold weighing 11.34g is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Alam II, who was the ruler of the Mughal Empire at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Shah Alam II to standardize the currency system in the Indian subcontinent. The coin features the name of the ruler, the date of issue, and the symbol of the Mughal Empire, which was a stylized representation of the Lion and the Sun. The use of gold in the coin's composition was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Mughal Empire.
