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2 Mohurs - William IV Pattern
1835 year| Gold (.917) | 23.32 g | 31 mm |
| Location | India - British (British India) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | 2 Mohurs (30) |
| Currency | Rupee (1770-1947) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 23.32 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion walking left, tree behind. Value in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITISH INDIA
Edge
Plain
Comment
A pattern of incredible importance that exists as the earliest concept piece for what would become the largest denominated type of British India. Surely no more than a small handful of this type were originally struck, and today, survival in numbers more than a few would be a surpriseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mohurs - William IV (Pattern) 1835 made of Gold (.917) weighing 23.32 g is that it was designed by the famous Italian engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci, who is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the British sovereign.
