Nepal 1870 Silver 1 Mohur – Surendra Shah (VS 1792) – KM#602 – UNC

A remarkable 1 Mohur silver coin struck during the reign of King Surendra Shah (1847–1881).
Dated VS 1792 (AD 1870), this hand-struck issue displays the traditional Nepalese script and mandala-inspired motifs characteristic of 19th-century Nepalese minting.

This piece stands out for its uncirculated condition, exhibiting crisp details, sharp devices, and beautifully preserved silver surfaces—especially rare for hand-struck Mohurs of this era.

Specifications

Country: Nepal
Denomination: 1 Mohur
Date: VS 1792 (AD 1870)
Ruler: King Surendra Shah (1847–1881)
KM Reference: KM# 602
Metal: Silver
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Minting: Hand-struck
Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)

Collectors’ Notes

This Mohur represents a classic period of Nepalese numismatics, where each hand-struck coin carries slight variations and unique artisanal character. A highly desirable type for collectors of South Asian silver, early Nepalese issues, and historical monarchal coinage.