Shahrukhi - Babur Herat
914 (1504-1530) years| Silver | 5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Babur (1526-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 914 (1504-1530) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zahir al-Din Muhammad Babur. As Sultan of Ferghana. Countermarked
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zahir al-din Babur, c/m "Babur bahadur", host Shaybanid AR tanka, Herat mint, dated 914 AHCountermared at Samarqand mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Shahrukhi - Babur (Herat) 914 coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hinduistic designs on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively. The obverse side features Arabic inscriptions and a depiction of the Islamic crescent moon, while the reverse side showcases a Hinduistic image of the goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the cultural diversity and religious tolerance of the Mughal Empire during Babur's reign.
