Lot 307

Mughal Farrukhsiyar Katak Mint Error Date Silver Rupee

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Catalog Reference #
KM # 377.40
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
multiple test marks overall very fine
Diameter
23.05 mm
Weight
11.38 gms
Denomination
Rupee
Calendar/Year
AH 1124-1131, 1713-1719 AD

Mughal, Farrukhsiyar (AH 1124-1131, 1713-1719 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.38 gms, 23.05 mm, Katak Mint (fully visible at bottom on rev), “Bahr-o-bar” Couplet, Error Date, AH 1129, RY 39, KM # 377.40, The coin shows an impossible regnal year of RY 39, whereas Farrukhsiyar ruled for only eight years (AH 1124–1132 / 1713–1719 AD), making it chronologically invalid as an official Mughal issue. In addition, the overall style and calligraphy do not conform to known Katak (Cuttack) mint coins. Taken together, these factors clearly indicate that the piece is not a genuine mint product but is best regarded as a contemporary token or a later forgery. multiple test marks overall very fine, very rare.