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1 Rupee - Sher Shah Suri
| Silver | 11.26 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sher Shah Suri (شير شاہ سوري) (1539-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 949-951 (1542-1544) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.26 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sher shah al-sultan khallada allah mulkahu sanah date and nagari in margin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sher Shah Suri 1 Rupee coin is that it was the first coin in India to feature a decimal system of currency, with the rupee being divided into 16 annas and 64 paise. This system remained in use until India's transition to a decimal system in 1957.
