Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1067-1069 (1657-1659) |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Rupee |
| Tiền tệ | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 11.4 g |
| Đường kính | 24 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#235.25 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Name of the Emperor and RY Date within Square Area Mint Zafarabad |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Persian |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
31 بادشاہ غازی شاہجہان صاحب قراں ثانی ضرب ظفرآباد (Translation: Emperor`s full name and title in legend; layouts vary The reverse reads (from bottom up) Zarb Zafarabad / Sahib Qiran Sani, Shahib / ud-Din Muhammad Shah Jahan / Sanah 31/ Bad Shah Ghazi.) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Kalima with square and Four Rashidun Calipah name with AH Date |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Persian |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله 1067 (Translation: La Allah Illa Allah Mohamodun Rasool Allah 1067AH) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1067 (1657) - RY 31 - 1068 (1658) - RY 31 - 1068 (1658) - RY 32 - 1069 (1659) - RY 32 - |
| ID Numisquare | 8071127520 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1 Rupee silver coin from Zafarabad was issued during the final years of Emperor Shah Jahan's reign (1067-1069 AH / 1657-1659 AD). This period was defined by the emperor's severe illness and the ensuing War of Succession among his sons, fundamentally altering the Mughal Empire's political landscape. Coins from this specific timeframe, including those from mints like Zafarabad ('City of Victory'), were crucial instruments of imperial authority, asserting Shah Jahan's continued suzerainty amidst the dynastic conflict.
Artistry: The coin exemplifies the refined artistic traditions of the Mughal imperial mints. While individual engravers remain anonymous, the stylistic school is classical Mughal, characterized by elegant Nastaliq calligraphy. The design typically features the Kalima or the emperor's name and titles on the obverse, balanced by the mint name, date, and regnal year on the reverse. The meticulous arrangement of script within the circular flan demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of aesthetic proportion and legibility, a hallmark of Shah Jahan's numismatic output.
Technical/Grading: Struck from 11.4 grams of silver with a diameter of 24 mm, this rupee's technical quality can vary. High-points for wear and strike typically include the central characters of the Kalima or ruler's name, and the prominent letters of the mint and date. A premium example will exhibit a strong, even strike with full legends visible, good centering, and minimal weakness in the intricate calligraphic elements. Lesser strikes may show off-centering, planchet flaws, or areas of flatness, particularly towards the edges, common for coins produced during periods of political upheaval.