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1 Mohur - Victoria and Madho Singh II
1898 (1881-1920) years| Gold | 11.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Empress | British India › Victoria (1876-1901) |
| Maharaja | Madho Singh II (1880-1922) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1898 (1881-1920) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1621-1949) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from the Princely state of Jaipur, featuring Victoria and Madho Singh II, has a unique feature - it has a small hole at the center of the coin, which was used to thread a string or ribbon through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This shows that the coin was not only used as a medium of exchange but also held cultural and symbolic significance.
![1 Mohur - Victoria [Madho Singh] front](/storage/images/1-Mohur-Victoria-Madho-Singh_315620_1.webp)
![1 Mohur - Victoria [Madho Singh] back](/storage/images/1-Mohur-Victoria-Madho-Singh_315620_2.webp)