Lot 321

Mughal, Aurangzeb (AH 1068-1118, 1658-1707 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.46 gms, 22.55 mm, Islamabad (Chakan) Mint (visible at top on rev), RY 3, The rupees with the mintname on top are tentatively attributed to Chakan near Poona, Aurangzeb re-named several places into Islamabad. Chakan, 30 km north of Poona, was occupied by the Mughals in 1660 (about AH1070 // RY 3 of Aurangzeb) and was given the name Islamabad. Mathura was visited by Aurangzeb in 1669-70 (about AH1080/Ry12-13) and had its name also changed into Islamabad. On historical and stylistic grounds it has been assumed that the coins with the mint name ‘Islamabad’ at the top were struck at Chakan. The coins with the mint name ‘Islamabad’ at the bottom are tentatively attributed to Mathura, KM # 300.35, very fine, very scarce.