Mughals, Nur Jahan (Mehr-un-Nissa Begum), Ahmadabad Mint Silver Rupee - NGC AU 58
Mughals, Nur Jahan (Mehr-un-Nissa Begum), Ahmadabad Mint Silver Rupee - NGC AU 58
Description
Mughals, Nur Jahan (Mehr-un-Nissa Begum) under the authority of Jahangir, Ahmadabad Mint, Silver Rupee, “Sad Zewar” Couplet. (AH 1033–1037 / AD 1623–1627) AH 1036 / 21 RY In the name of Nur Jahan and Jahangir. KM 168.2, NGC AU 58, Very Rare.
Obv:
بنامِ نور جہاں بادشاہ بیگم زر
Ba nam-i Nur Jahan Badshah Begum zar
(Through bearing the name of Nur Jahan, the Empress.)
Rev:
ز حکمِ شاہ جہانگیر یافت صد زیور، ضرب احمد آباد
Ze hukm-i Shah Jahangir yaft sad zewar, zarb Ahmadabad
(By order of Emperor Jahangir, gold gained a hundred adornments; struck at Ahmedabad.)
Nur Jahan’s rupees from the Ahmedabad mint are seldom encountered in high grades without test marks. The present specimen stands out for its bold strike, well-defined legends and absence of test marks. Awarded a straight grade of NGC AU 58, it offers an uncommon combination of preservation and sharp detail, making it particularly Very rare in this quality.