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1 Paisa - Islam Shah
| Copper | 20.29 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Islam Shah Suri (اسلام شاہ سوری) (1545-1554) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 952-960 (1546-1553) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Paisa |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.29 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 6.32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Edge
Rough
Comment
RULER: ISLAM SHAH AH 952-960 / 27 May 1545 – 22 November 1554 ADThe Suri Empire was established by a Muslim dynasty of Afghan origin who ruled a vast territory in the Indian subcontinent between 1540 to 1557, with Delhi serving as its capital. It was founded by Sher Shah Suri, an ethnic Pashtun (Pathan) of the house of Sur, who supplanted the Mughal dynasty as rulers of North India during the reign of the relatively ineffectual second Mughal emperor Humayun. Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa (June 26, 1539) and again in the Battle of Bilgram (May 17, 1540). The Sur dynasty held control of nearly all the Mughal territories, between what is now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan to the Bengals in the east in what is now Bangladesh. The Mughals retreated west to Persia, while most of what is now eastern Afghanistan, all of Pakistan and northern India formed the Suri Empire. During the almost 17 year rule of the Sur dynasty, the region of the Indian subcontinent witnessed much economic development and administrative reforms. A systematized relationship was created between the people and the ruler, minimizing corruption and the oppression of the public.Their rule came to an end by a defeat that led to restoration of the Mughal Empire. Today, the Sur are part of the Pashtun tribal system and belong to the sub-groups of the Ghilzais.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa coin from the Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. Copper was chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that were meant to be used extensively in trade and commerce. Additionally, the use of copper for coins also made them more accessible to the general population, as it was a relatively inexpensive material compared to other metals like gold or silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 952 (1546) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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