1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Delhi) 1040-1058 (1631-1648) front 1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Delhi) 1040-1058 (1631-1648) back
1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Delhi) 1040-1058 (1631-1648) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Jahan Delhi

 
Silver 11.40 g 23.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Shah Jahan (Shahabuddin Muhammad Shah Jahan, Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) (1628-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1040-1058 (1631-1648)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.40 g
Diameter
23.25 mm
Thickness
3.72 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#363245
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

"saheb-e-qirani sani" shihab-ud-din muhammad shahjahan badshah ghazi
Emperors full name and title in legend, layouts vary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan, who was the fifth Mughal emperor and is known for his extensive building projects, including the Taj Mahal.