⅔ Mohur - Harindar Singh Brar 1932

Weight

8.07 g

Diameter

NA

Thickness

NA

Material

Gold

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

Milled

Front design

King with elaborate turban facing half left. Lettering around.

Back design

Coat of Arms of Faridkot with State above and date below

Year of Minting

1932

Maharaja

Harindar Singh Brar (1918-1947)

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: H.H. RAJA SIR HARINDAR SINGH BRAR BANS BAHADUR Reverse: FARIDKOT Bhalan chira phari 1932

Context

Medallic (Non circulating) issue, this ⅔ Mohur (equal to 10 Rupees) is one of three recorded Gold issues by Faridkot in the waning days of its existence under their last king. This coin, though tender, was more likely a bullion issue (especially in the depression era) and a presentation piece. While the fineness is unknown, it is likely 22Karat (917 fine) in line with the weight basis of the coin being similar to other issues, and most princely states either using 22 Karat or 24 Karat gold for such issues. Another 10 Rupee coin - with an associated gold 5 Rupee coin - was issued in 1941 with a different portrait. Faridkot is located in present day Punjab, India and was ruled by a Sikh dynasty from the 1800s. It was a 11 Gun salute state. Coat of Arms on Faridkot, as shown on the coin (Credit: https://www.royalark.net/India/faridkot.htm)

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

Marketplace listings

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