Lot 287

Mughal Shah Jahan Katak Mint Silver Rupee

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 4000
  • Unsold
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
KM # 235.15
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
fine+
Diameter
21.71 mm
Weight
11.41 gms
Denomination
Rupee
Calendar/Year
AH 1037-1068, 1628-1658 AD

Mughal, Shah Jahan (AH 1037-1068, 1628-1658 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.41 gms, 21.71 mm, Katak Mint (visible at bottom quadrant on obv), AH 1063, legend within double square area on both sides, Legend on both sides enclosed in a double rectangular border, two bladed sword placed below the RY on left margin of reverse. The double sword, or ‘Zulfiqar’, is usually associated with Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam. It accompanies his name in the marginal inscription, KM # 235.15, fine+, rare.