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Lot No.211
AUC50
Princely States
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Gold
Jammu and Kashmir, Ranbir Singh (1857-1885 AD), gold 'Nazarana' ⅛ mohur, struck in the name of Shri Raghunath Ji, patron deity of the Dogra clan, with 'JHS' monogram, Srinagar mint, 12.16mm, unpublished in major sources, 1.40g. Obv: Leaf mark divides Persian legend, Raghanatha Ji Saha'i zarb Srinagar, with J.H.S (Jesus Hominum Salvator) partly visible below. Rev: Takari legend Raghanatha Ji Saha Jarava Srinagara.
An impressive coin with flawless luster exhibiting sharply rendered details.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
No full Mohurs are known for Ranbir Singh, and the weights for these gold pieces often don't conform precisely to a standard fraction, suggesting a ceremonial purpose (Nazarana) where weight might have been less critical. A similar type, identified as a ¼ Mohur with a weight of approximately 2.30 gram is listed in KM (KM Y22).
For more information on these coins, refer to the article published in ONS Newsletter no. 125, July-August 1990, Stan Goron, p. 6; and ONS Newsletter no. 128, March - May 1991, “The Gold 1/4 Mohur of the Ranbir Singh of Kashmir: some further comments", N. G. Rhodes, p. 10.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,00,000-6,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 5,70,000
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