Early historic Indian coinage
Punch-marked silver circulated among expanding states, cities, and trade routes.
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Chandrakanta Simha Gold 1/16 Mohur, Gold Coin
Ancient India Coins1819-21
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Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B90-008- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 0.75 g
- Diameter
- 9 mm
- Shape
- Square
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- Rhodes & Bose U5.1. Two-line Assamese legend naming Chandrakanta; reverse simha narendrasya
| Denomination | 1/16 Mohur |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Chandrakanta Simha |
| Mint | Unattributed ancient mint/region |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| Era | Ancient India Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Hellenistic Asia
New kingdoms and trade links shaped monetary traditions across the north-west.
Indian Ocean exchange
Overland and maritime commerce linked South Asia with neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Chandrakanta Simha is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.