Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Paisa - Sher Shah Suri Lucknow ND
| Copper | 20.43 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sher Shah Suri (شير شاہ سوري) (1539-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1545 |
| Value | 1 Paisa |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.43 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin from the Sur Empire, issued during the reign of Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a ruler in the Indian subcontinent. This was a departure from the traditional aniconic coins that had been used in the region for centuries, and it signaled a shift towards a more centralized and monarchical form of government.
