Mohur

The Mohur is a gold coin that was formerly minted by several governments, including British India and some of the princely states which existed alongside it, the Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, Kingdom of Nepal, and Persia (chiefly Afghanistan).

The mohur coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Suri of Sur Empire during his rule in India between 1540 and 1545 and was then a gold coin weighing 169 grains (10.95 grams).

[3] Later on, the Mughal emperors standardized this coinage of tri-metallism across the sub-continent in order to consolidate the monetary system.

The double mohur (minted between 1835 and 1918) with a value of 30 rupees is the highest denomination circulating coin issued till date.

An 1835 double mohur was sold at a Bangalore auction for ₹11.5 lakhs making it the highest ever coin bid in India.

Mohur of the Mughal Emperor Akbar , minted in Asir . This coin with the design of a falcon was issued in the name of Akbar to commemorate the capture of the strategic Asirgarh Fort of the Khandesh Sultanate on 17 January 1601 CE. Legend: "Allah is great, Khordad Ilahi 45, struck at Asir" . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]