Lot 218
Mughal Jahangir Kashmir Mint Ilahi Month Isfandarmuz Pisces Silver Rupee
Auction # 27 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 4000 - 5000
- Opening Bid -
- Catalog Reference #
- KM # 145.10
- Metal Composition
- Silver
- Lot Grade/Condition
- multiple test marks overall very fine
- Diameter
- 20.01 mm
- Weight
- 11.35 gms
- Denomination
- Rupee
- Calendar/Year
- AH 1014-1037, 1605-1627 AD
Mughal, Jahangir (AH 1014-1037, 1605-1627 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.35 gms, 20.01 mm, Kashmir Mint (fully visible at bottom on reverse), AH 1023, RY 8, Ilahi Month Isfandarmuz (Pisces), The Jahangir–Kashmir connection reflects the Mughal emperor Jahangir’s fascination with the valley’s beauty and his active administration of the region. He frequently visited Kashmir, enjoying its landscapes, rivers, and gardens, while overseeing local governance, revenue, and appointments. His reign strengthened Mughal cultural influence, seen in gardens, architecture, and Persian art, and coins minted in Kashmir during his time highlight both political control and economic importance, KM # 145.10, multiple test marks overall very fine, very scarce.