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1 Rupee - Ahmad Shah
| Issuer | Durrani Empire |
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| Year | 1754-1765 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse field is entirely occupied by a densely composed Persian-script legend in flowing Nasta'liq calligraphy, arranged in four hemistich lines radiating around a central floral or foliate cartouche. The central motif consists of an ornate lobed medallion containing interlaced calligraphic elements. The surrounding field bears the poetic couplet invoking divine authority and praising Ahmad Shah, with the royal name prominently integrated into the composition. The die-work is characteristic of the Durrani hammered tradition, with bold, deeply incised strokes and slight flan irregularity typical of hand-struck coinage of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | حکم شد از قادر بیچون باحمد شاه در در و گوهر از فضل خدا چون مهر و ماه |
| Reverse description | The reverse field bears a multi-line Persian legend in Nasta'liq script filling the entire flan, comprising the mint name and the accession formula. The text is arranged in sweeping curved lines across the field, with the word 'zarb' (struck) followed by the mint name in the upper register. A decorative inner border of small pellets or dots encircles the legend, and the outer rim shows the characteristic irregular edge of a hand-hammered flan. The overall composition is typical of Durrani rupee reverses, combining the mint statement with the auspicious regnal formula. |
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