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1 Rupee - Ibrahim Shah Suri Banaras
962 (1555) year| Silver | 11.52 g |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sikandar Shah Suri (إسكندر شاه السوري) (1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 962 (1555) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#378292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Sur Empire, issued during the reign of Ibrahim Shah Suri in 1555, features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of a mosque with a central dome and minarets, surrounded by a Hindu temple with a shikhara (tower) and a gopuram (gateway). This blending of architectural styles reflects the cultural syncretism that was prevalent during the Sur Empire, which was known for its religious tolerance and exchange of artistic and cultural ideas between Islamic and Hindu traditions.
