Archive Lots

Akbar (1556-1605 AD), a set of Copper dams of Dehli mint, Ilahi type, of all twelve Ilahi months and different Ilahi years – Farwardin 39, Ardibihisht 3X, Khurdad 37, Tir 38, Amardad 39, Shahrewar XX, Mihr XX, Aban 38, Azar 38, Di 38, Bahman 37, Isfandarmuz 38, average weight 20.40 grams each. Very fine to Very fine+ grade, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1627 AD), Silver Zodiacal Rupee, 'Aries' (ram) sign, Agra mint, AH 1030, RY not clear, 11.01 grams. Obv: a sign of Aries (as ram), with the sun rising behind. Rev: Farsi inscription Jahangir Badshah Akbar Shah Zarb Ahmadabad. As indicated in his autobiography, Jahangir decided to strike aseries of figural coins, each representing the solar zodiac sign of the month in which the coins were issued. These coins were struck from mints where the king was residing at the time. In the 13th year of his reign, Jahangir stayed in Ahmadabad the capital of the province of Gujarat to keep a close eye on campaigns in Rajputana and the Deccan. Coins of five zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, and Gemini – were struck during his stay at the Ahmadabad mint. Very Fine, Rare.

Jahangir (1605-1627 AD), Silver Rupee, nominative type, Ahmadabad Mint, Bahman month, date not visible, 11.30 grams. Very fine+, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1638), Silver ½ rupee, Ahmadnagar mint, ‘Berar’ type, KM 134.1, 5.60 grams. Very fine+,Very Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1627 AD), Silver rupee, ‘Kalima’ type, Ahmadnagar mint. date and RY off flan, KM 141.1, 10.90 grams. Very fine+, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1627 AD), Silver rupee, Patna mint, Ardibihisht month, AH 1035/RY21, KM 145.12, 11.40 grams. Very fine+, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1628 AD), Silver Rupee, Qandahar mint, ‘nominative legends’ type, RY9, month Amardad, KM-145.13, 11.00 grams. Very fine+, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1628 AD), Silver heavy Rupee (20% heavyweight), Tatta mint, AH 1020/RY6, Shahada X full name type, KM 152.7, 13.10 grams. Very fine, Very Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1627 AD), Copper dam, Agra mint, ‘Rawani’ type, AH1021, counterstruck on a coin of the Suri dynasty, most likely of Sher Shah or Islam Shah, KM 126.1, 20.00 grams. Fine, Scarce.

Jahangir (1605-1628 AD), Silver rupee, with the name of empress Noorjahan, Patna Mint, RY22, KM 168.5, 11.30 grams. Obv: Persian legend ba hukm Shah Jahangir yaft sad zewar. Rev: Persian legend ze naam Noor Jahan Badshah Begum zar followed by mint-name and RY. Very fine, Scarce.