2017-09-08 Fri

This Gold Mohur issued by Mughal Emperor Jahangir was sold for INR 1, 72,000 at Todywalla Auction during their 72nd Auction held in Ahmedabad on 2nd March 2013.

Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled India for almost 22 years from 1605 to 1627. The real name of Jahangir was Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim. He took the title Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Badshah Ghazi after sitting on the throne. He showed a keen interest in art and architecture. He also encouraged many artists and painters during his time and played an important role in the development of Mughal art and architecture. He is also known for his architecture works; the most famous work undertaken during his reign being the exquisite Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir.

This very rare gold mohur weighs around 10.8g, was minted in Burhanpur and was issued during the 15th year of his reign. The obverse of the coin is inscribed as ‘Nur-Al-Din Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah’ while the reverse of the coin is inscribed with the mint name ‘Burhanpur’ and the regnal year 15.