© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri
| Silver | 11.43 g | 30 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 Rupee |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.43 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#73841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Kalima within the square
lā ilāha illā -llāh, muḥammadun rasūlu -llāh
Bottom margin: Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
Left margin: (Omar) Mur? Al-Farouk
Right margin: Ali Al-Murtaza
Script: Arabic
Lettering: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintless variety; "1477" type.Coinage
Islam Shah followed the coinage of his predecessor, Sher Shah Suri with silver rupees and copper paisas. In both silver and copper coins there are mintless ones. The coin featured above is also mintless though probably struck in Bengal, has the unexplained number 1477 in Arabic numerals.
History
Islam Shah Suri (reigned: 1545–1554 CE / AH 952-960) was the second ruler of the Suri dynasty which ruled a large part of India in the mid-16th century. His original name was Jalal Khan, also known as Salim Shah Suri and he was the second son of Sher Shah Suri.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Islam Shah Suri, who was the second ruler of the Sur Empire and known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 11.43 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value from the same period. This may suggest that the coin was designed to be easily portable and accessible to a wide range of people, reflecting the Sur Empire's emphasis on trade and commerce.
