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1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri Satgaon mint
| Issuer | Sur Empire |
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| Year | 1546-1553 |
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| Value | 1 Rupee |
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| Obverse description | Central square cartouche containing the emperor's name and titles in Arabic script arranged in multiple registers, with Nagari legend below reading 'Sri Islam Shah'. The field outside the central square bears additional Arabic legends in the margins. The overall design is characteristic of Sur Empire hammered silver coinage, with bold, deeply struck calligraphic lettering filling the available space. The coin displays the typical irregular flan of hand-struck rupees of this period. |
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| Reverse description | Central square cartouche enclosing the Kalima Shahada in bold Arabic script arranged in multiple horizontal registers, with the AH regnal year 957 prominently displayed within the central field. The marginal legend around the outer border continues the Quranic inscription. The reverse follows the established Sur Empire format with deeply engraved calligraphy typical of hammered silver rupees, the mint name appearing in the outer margin. |
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| Mintage | 952 (1546) - - 953 (1546) - - 954 (1547) - - 955 (1548) - - 956 (1549) - - 957 (1550) - - 958 (1551) - - 959 (1552) - - 960 (1553) - - |
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