Catalogus
| Uitgever | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1029 (1620) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Rupee |
| Valuta | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 11.41 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Dikte | 3.4 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#149.15 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Persian |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
ضرب لاهور بسم الله جهانگیر شاه اکبر شاه `Zarb Lahore / ba-ism-i Allah / Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah` (Translation: Struck at Lahore / in the name of God / Jahangir Shah, son of Akbar Shah.) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | |
| Schrift keerzijde | Persian |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
از روی جهانگیر شاه سکه زد در جهان سال ۱۵ ۱۰۲۹ `Az rū-yi Jahangir Shāh / sikkah zad dar jahan / sāl 15 / 1029` (Translation: By the face (grace) of Jahangir Shah, a coin was struck in the world, year 15, 1029 [AH].) |
| Rand | Plain |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
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| Numisquare-ID | 6326278050 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This 1 Rupee silver coin, issued by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1029 AH (1620 CE) from the imperial Lahore mint, signifies a pivotal era. Jahangir's reign (1605-1627) saw peace, prosperity, and artistic flourishing. Lahore, a prominent Mughal capital, was a crucial administrative and economic hub, making its mint output highly significant. This coin exemplifies the standardized currency system, reflecting the empire's stability and reach.
Artistry: The rupee's design adheres to classical Mughal numismatic tradition, featuring elegant Nastaliq calligraphy. While engravers are unidentified, the aesthetic reflects Jahangir's refined courtly style. The obverse typically presents poetic couplets praising the emperor or his titles, with the Hijri date. The reverse displays the mint name, Lahore, and further imperial or religious inscriptions, all meticulously rendered within borders, showcasing the sophisticated epigraphic artistry of the period.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, 11.41 grams, 22 mm, this rupee exhibits typical hand-struck Mughal coinage characteristics. Key high-points for grading include clarity of central Nastaliq calligraphy and legibility of mint name and date. Well-preserved examples show a strong, even strike with minimal weakness and good metal flow. Minor planchet irregularities and off-centering are common, inherent to the manual striking process, but a sharp strike is highly desirable.