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1 Rupee - Jahangir Zodiac - Kissing Gemini; Kashmir
| Uitgever | Mughal Empire (India) |
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| Jaar | 1620 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | Central field features a bold, high-relief depiction of the Gemini twins in an intimate embrace, their faces touching in a kiss, rendered in a naturalistic style reflecting Mughal court artistry blended with classical influences. The two figures are shown full-bodied, facing one another with arms wrapped around each other, symbolizing the zodiac sign of Gemini. Surrounding the central group is a radiant sunburst border composed of alternating long and short rays, framing the design within a beaded or plain inner circle. The overall composition reflects Emperor Jahangir's celebrated series of zodiac rupees, notable for their exceptional artistic quality and iconographic departure from standard Islamic coinage conventions. |
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| Muntplaats | Kashmir |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Jahangir's zodiac rupees were struck on his personal order beginning around 1618, replacing the standard imperial kalima with astrological imagery tied to the lunar month of his birth — a decision that scandalized orthodox courtiers and drew formal objections from ulema who considered the coins idolatrous. The "Kissing Gemini" type is among the most visually provocative of the series, and Jahangir's own memoirs, the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, confirm his obsessive interest in astrology as a governing philosophy rather than mere decoration.
Kashmir mint output for this type is scarcer than Agra or Lahore. The series was abandoned under Aurangzeb, who melted many examples on religious grounds.