Mughal Pendant

£26,500
SHORT 47CM MEDIUM 60CM LONG 75CM
Mughal Pendant
Mughal Pendant
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Ancient Mughal Empire yellow gold coin set in 18K yellow gold with double-set emerald and sapphire cabochons.

Handmade in Rome.

History

This Gold Mohur was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707), the sixth Mughal emperor of India and a notable patron of culture, particularly calligraphy, as exemplified on the coin.

Under Aurangzeb's exceptionally long rule, the Mughal Empire reached its zenith, reaching its greatest extent with territory spanning nearly the entirety of the Indian subcontinent. This marked him as the last, most powerful sovereign of the crown.

This gold Mohur, minted in Burhanpur, features on its obverse side a Persian legend: “Sikka Zad Dar Jahan Chu Mihr-e-munir Badshah Aurangzeb Alamgir” with the Hijri date 1108. The reverse side shows the Julus formula with the regnal year '41' in the middle and the mint name at the bottom. Aurangzeb died in 1707 AD, leaving behind a vast empire renowned for its cultural, religious, and military achievements.

Measurements
  • Coin Ø 23mm
  • Coin weight 11.00g
Mughal Pendant
Mughal Pendant
Mughal Pendant
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir
(MOHUR)
This Gold Mohur was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707). The 6th Mughal emperor of India, and a great patron of culture particularly notable for patronising works of calligraphy, exemplified on the coin.
Gold
Gold
(18K)
It is a dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. Gold is highly valued for its beauty, rarity, and resistance to corrosion. It does not tarnish or corrode over time, making it a perfect choice for jewellery.
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir
Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir
(MOHUR)
This Gold Mohur was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707). The 6th Mughal emperor of India, and a great patron of culture particularly notable for patronising works of calligraphy, exemplified on the coin.
Gold
Gold
(18K)
It is a dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. Gold is highly valued for its beauty, rarity, and resistance to corrosion. It does not tarnish or corrode over time, making it a perfect choice for jewellery.