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1 Mohur - Jahangir Capricornus - Agra mint
| Issuer | Mughal Empire |
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| Year | 1619-1625 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Capricorn (makara or sea-goat) depicted in left-facing profile, rendered in high relief with detailed body scales and cloven hooves, occupying the central field. A radiate sun with bold, diverging rays emanates from behind the creature, filling the field in a striking solar halo effect. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. The imagery reflects Emperor Jahangir's fascination with zodiacal symbolism, as he issued a celebrated series of zodiac mohurs corresponding to the solar months. The composition is bold and naturalistic, characteristic of Mughal artistic refinement of the early 17th century. |
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| Reverse description | Three horizontal bands of Persian nastaliq script fill the central field, containing the mint and regnal legend of Emperor Jahangir, with the Hijri regnal year recorded at the base. The inscription names the issuing authority, the mint city of Agra, and the ruling emperor. Decorative rosettes or floral stops separate the lines of text. The entire reverse is enclosed within a beaded outer border consistent with Mughal hammered gold coinage of this period. The calligraphy is bold and deeply struck, reflecting the high standard of the Agra mint. |
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| Reverse lettering | زر زیور در آگره روی یافت از جهانگیر شاه اکبر شاه |
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