Jaipur (1941) mohur Fr-1199

from the Stack's Bowers 2024 ANA sale, lot 42311

This specimen was lot 42311 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2024), where it sold for $1,440. The catalog description^[1] noted, "INDIA. Jaipur. Mohur, Year 20 (1941). Sawai Jaipur Mint. Man Singh II (under George VI as Emperor). NGC MS-64. A pleasing and wholly charming Mohur delivers enchanting luster, with a full strike and exceptional charm throughout. Jaipur Mohurs seldom survive in this handsome of shape with this example being the sole finest certified example yet holdered by NGC. A treasure for the collector of Princely States issues." The SCWC lists this type for years 20 thru 28, with all dates expensive.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10.7-11.4 g, gold.

Catalog reference: Fr-1199; KM-200.

Source:

• 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2024 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Emilio M. Ortiz Collection, The Richard Margolis Collection and The Rutherford Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

Link to:

• Jaipur 1924/3 mohur Fr-1197
• Bahawalpur AH 1359 1/2 pice
• Jaipur 1948/27 nazarana rupee
• Jaipur 1949/28 mohur Fr-1199
• Coins and currency dated 1941