© Syed Muhammad Umair (CC BY-NC)
© Syed Muhammad Umair (CC BY-NC)
1 Rupee - Sher Shah Suri Kalpi
| Silver | 11.23 g | 30.19 mm |
| Issuer | Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sher Shah Suri (شير شاہ سوري) (1539-1545) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 948-950 (1541-1543) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Suri (1539-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.23 g |
| Diameter | 30.19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#392781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kalima shahada around four khalifas name
Lettering:
لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّااللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَّسُولُ اللہِ (In Double Square)
ضرب کالپے (Mint Kalpi)
ابوبکر (Left Corner)
عمر فاروق (Top Corner)
عثمان غنی (Right Corner)
علی مرتضیٰ (Bottom)
Interesting fact
The Sher Shah Suri rupee, which was issued during the Sur Empire (Indian Sultanates) period, was one of the first coins to feature the image of a ruler, in this case, Sher Shah Suri. This was a departure from the earlier coins that featured abstract designs or religious symbols. This coin also had a unique feature of having a square shape with rounded corners, which was different from the traditional round shape of coins.
