British India Coin – Rupees / Mohur

EAST INDIA COMPANY – TWO MOHUR
KING WILLIAM IIII
Obverse
  • Portrait: Head of King William IV facing right. English legend surrounding the portrait.
  • Legend: WILLIAM ɪɪɪɪ, KING.
  • Date: 1835

Mints & Coin Orientation:

  • Calcutta / Kolkata: 32.6-32.7 mm Diameter, Minted only in Calcutta.

Edge: Reeded edge and Toothed Rim.

Shape: Circular.

Coin Orientation: Medal Alignment.

Reverse
  • Design: Lion walking left, with a palm tree behind. Value in English and Persian (“Two Mohur” or “Do Ashrafi”) in the exergue.
  • Lettering:
    EAST INDIA COMPANY
    Two MOHUR
    دو اشرفی

Weight: 23.32g.

Metal Composition: Gold.

Minted Technique: Milled.

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