Lot 494
India, Princely States, Bhopal, gold Presentation 1 ½ Mohur





Ancient, British and World Coins | C24004
Auction: 10 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
£46,800
Description
India, Princely States, Bhopal, gold Presentation 1 ½ Mohur, anonymous issue of Shah Jahan Begam (under Victoria as Empress), a presentation piece, AH 1286 / 1869/70 AD, 17.90g (KM Y-D14 for a silver Rupee). Extremely Fine. Extremely rare. A previously unknown presentation gold 1 ½ Mohur of Bhopal State, struck in pure gold. These presentation issues of Bhopal feature the Islamic statement of faith on both sides (Kalima). They are only known to have been struck in silver in literature, we have never handled a gold piece before.





