½ Rupee - Shah Jahan (Surat) ND (1628-1658) front ½ Rupee - Shah Jahan (Surat) ND (1628-1658) back
½ Rupee - Shah Jahan (Surat) ND (1628-1658) photo
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½ Rupee - Shah Jahan Surat ND

 
Silver 5.55 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Shah Jahan (Shahabuddin Muhammad Shah Jahan, Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) (1628-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1628-1658
Value
½ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.55 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87284
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Kalima within Square with knots at each end.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan, who was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India and is known for his extensive building projects, including the Taj Mahal.