Description
Gold Proof Guinea and Mohur Set, East India Company London, 2015
- “Coins that Built an Empire” set from East India Company London
- Contains one proof Gold Guinea and one Gold Mohur
- Guinea contains 7.33 grams of gold
- Mohur contains 11.64 grams of gold
- Our prices are inclusive of insured delivery to a UK address
- The Guinea depicts “The Standing Lion” design on the reverse
- The Mohur depicts “The Lion and Palm Tree” design on the reverse
- Both coins depict a Queen Elizabeth II effigy on the obverse
- Limited edition mintage, #120 of 200
- Set is pre-owned
- Coins are in excellent condition
- Box is in excellent condition
Guinea and Mohur Value and History
Gold continues to be desired, as it has been for centuries, for both its beauty and value. This pair of Guinea and Mohur commemorate this long-lasting presence of gold’s value, as these coins were used as the primary currency for trade between two of the largest empires to ever exist. The Guinea is now known as the symbol of trust in the west, as it was used to facilitate trade between England and her colonies during the “Golden Age” of the colonies. This coin was struck and issued throughout the period of 1663 to 1813, being the first ever English machine struck coin. They were named the “Guinea” in homage to the location in which a large portion of the gold they were struck from originated, namely Guinea Coast region of West Africa. Between 1729 and 1739, the East India Company was the main supplier of this gold, which led to the coins of this time often bearing the signature ‘EIC’ mark.
Conversely, the Mohur is now known as the symbol of wealth in the east. Where the Guinea represented mainly England and her colonies, the Mohur represents mainly the Sur Empire of Northern India. This coin was originally introduced in 1540 by a Mughal emperor known as “Sher Khan” or “The Lion King”. Sher Khan introduced a coinage system into his empire, using the Mohur as the primary form of currency, which held strong for around 400 years. After the British arrived in India starting in the 1600s, the Mohur was quickly adopted into trading by the East India Company, seeing its local value and power. This soon led to the company beginning to mint their own Mohurs, with permission from certain local rulers. By 1677, King Charles II awarded the company the ability to mint their own Mohurs as they willed, and by the 1800s they had presidencies set up in Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. Over time, the Mohur became the highest currency in the company, symbolising the immense strength of the British in India.
The combination of the guinea and mohur came to symbolise the extreme power and wealth of the East India Company before its dissolvement, both being used as major facilitators of trade amongst the British colonies, and both with their own deep and storied histories.
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Beautifully Presented
This beautiful 2 coin set of a Gold Guinea and Mohur is stunningly presented in a “Chest” with lock and key, with the certificate of authenticity presented in the form of a scroll within the case. The unique design and history of these coins makes this set perfect for those who are interested in the history of either the British Empire or the East India Company themselves. Both the coins and the case are in excellent condition, with almost no visible wear and tear. The holding piece for the coins also contains a magnetic base, allowing for it to be presented standing upright within the case itself, perfect for keeping on a shelf visible to all. The set also comes with its own informational booklet, detailing more about the history of these coins and the East India Company.
This set is limited edition, with only 200 ever being created. The set available for sale is number 120 in this run. If you would like more information about the specifics of this gold guinea and mohur set, please Contact Us Here.
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