1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri (Narnol) 960 (1553) front 1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri (Narnol) 960 (1553) back
1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri (Narnol) 960 (1553) photo
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1 Rupee - Islam Shah Suri Narnol

960 (1553) year
Silver 11.47 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates)
Sultan
Islam Shah Suri (اسلام شاہ سوری) (1545-1554)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
960 (1553)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Suri (1539-1545)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.47 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#88575
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Kalima

Lettering: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله

Translation: lā ilāha illā -llāh, muḥammadun rasūlu -llāh

Edge

Plain

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. The coin's design, which features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs, reflects the cultural diversity of the Sur Empire during that time.