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1 Mohur - Vira Chandra Manikya
1791 (1869) year| Gold | 11 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Tripura (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1791 (1869) |
| Calendar | Nepal - Saka era |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#421767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering
Script: Devanagari
Lettering:
radha krishna
pade śri śri yuta
manikya deva varmma
śri śrimati manamohini
maha devi
Translation:
Radha Krishna - Krishna (God, Eight Avatar of Vishnu), Radha (Consort of Krishna)
Pade Sri Yuta - Honourable man, one endowned with auspicion.
Vira Chandra Manikya - King
Varmma - Slayer of Adversaries
Sri Srimati Manamohini - Honourable Queen
Maha Devi - Allusion to great Goddess
Comment
Under Victoria as Empress. Rare type, similar to others issued earlier.
Interesting fact
The 1 Mohur coin from the Princely state of Tripura, made of gold and weighing 11g, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted during the reign of Vira Chandra Manikya in 1791 (1869), and its design features a unique blend of Indian and European elements, reflecting the cultural influences of the time.
