Gold Mohur of Assam
2017-07-31 Mon
The north-east part of India is enriching with the bounty of natural resources. It is not surprising that Assam had a rich history and culture, its natural borders protect it from invasion. This land saw the invasion of Mughal and British but still remained independent.The above shown octagonal gold 1/4th Mohur is the issue King Rajesvara Simha. The obverse of this coin depicts a legend in Bengali "Sri Sri Ra/jeshvara Sim/ha Nripasya" with the raised dotted rim border. The reverse of this coin depicts Sake date 1675 and a legend inscribed in Devanagari with the raised dotted rim border.
This 1/4th Mohur is in extremely fine condition and rare. The Todywalla Auction sold this Gold Mohur for INR 1, 20,000 in Mumbai on 29th June 2017.
The state of Assam is one of the most blessed states of India in terms of natural beauty. Protected and nurtured by the massive Brahmaputra had moulded into the most magnificent wonder of nature.
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