© Blake S
© Blake S
1 Mohur - Shah Jahan III Surat ND
| Gold | 11.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shah Jahan III (1759-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1759-1760 |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint name and RY
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
احد
سورت
Lettering (regular font):
احد
سورت
Translation:
Ahd (Ry. 1)
Surat
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from the Mughal Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan III, who was the last Mughal emperor to issue coins in gold. This coin, made of 11.12 grams of gold, was part of a series of coins issued by Shah Jahan III in an attempt to stabilize the Mughal economy, which was facing significant challenges at the time. Despite the efforts of the emperor, the Mughal Empire continued to decline, and the use of gold coins as a medium of exchange eventually ceased. Today, coins like the 1 Mohur are highly sought after by collectors and historians, serving as a reminder of the once-great Mughal Empire.
