Nepal Kingdom — Silver 1/2 Mohar (1911)
King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah | About Uncirculated (AU) Condition
An exquisite and historically significant silver fractional issue from the late Shah dynasty of Nepal. Struck in 1911 (marking the final year of King Prithvi Bir Bikram's reign), this 1/2 Mohar coin offers collectors a superb blend of Himalayan artistic heritage, precious silver content, and impressive preservation.
Product Highlights
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Issuing Country: Kingdom of Nepal
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Ruler: King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah (1881–1911 AD)
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Denomination: 1/2 Mohar
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Year: 1911 AD / Vikram Samvat (VS) 1968
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Composition: Fine Silver
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Weight: Approx. 2.66g – 2.78g
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Diameter: Approx. 19mm – 21mm
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Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) — Retains crisp details, sharp design elements, and traces of original mint luster with only minor signs of handling.
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Obverse & Reverse: Features traditional intricate geometric borders, sacred floral/religious motifs, and deeply impressed Devnagari script unique to Nepalese machine- and hand-struck currency of this era.
Numismatic & Historical Significance
The year 1911 marks a critical transition point in Nepalese history, concluding the 30-year reign of King Prithvi Bir Bikram. Fractional silver denominations like the 1/2 Mohar circulated heavily for daily trade within the isolated mountain kingdom, making well-preserved examples in About Uncirculated (AU) condition increasingly scarce today. The coin displays an attractive, original silver patina and crisp strike that will stand out in any advanced world coin or South Asian numismatic collection.
