© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Aurangzeb Surat
| Silver | 11.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1069-1094 (1659-1683) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Bandar-i-Mubarak and Mint Name
Lettering: Zarb Surat
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight Varies between 11 to 11.5 gramsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb, who was the last great Mughal emperor and known for his religious tolerance and patronage of the arts. Despite his many accomplishments, Aurangzeb's rule was also marked by controversy and conflict, including his execution of his own son and heir apparent, Prince Dara Shikoh, and his brutal suppression of the Sikh rebellion. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of Aurangzeb's rule.
