Jodhpur (1918-35) 1/4 mohur Fr-1230

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from Steve Album sale 45, lot 938

This specimen was lot 938 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it sold for $840. The catalog description[1] noted, "JODHPUR: Umaid Singh, 1918-1947, AV ¼ mohur, Jodhpur, citing George V, with aum' mark, an attractive lustrous mint state example, PCGS graded MS62." Jodhpur was also known as Marwar. This potentate also issued a quarter mohur citing the short-reigned Edward VIII (Fr-1233).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 2.7 g, gold, this specimen 2.73 g.

Catalog reference: KM-127.1, Fr-1230.

Sources:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 45, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022.

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