1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Qandahar Deccan) 1044-1048 (1628-1640) front 1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Qandahar Deccan) 1044-1048 (1628-1640) back
1 Rupee - Shah Jahan (Qandahar Deccan) 1044-1048 (1628-1640) photo
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1 Rupee - Shah Jahan Qandahar Deccan

 
Silver 11.37 g 21 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
1044-1048 (1628-1640)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.37 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#324008
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Kalima within Square with knots at each end.

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.