Mughal, Shah Jahan (AH 1037-1068 /1628-1658 AD) struck at the Surat Mint, first year of Issue 1037 AH / Ahd. Sanah Hijri type, (Wt: 11.34 gms, Dia: 24.03 mm), (KM - 222.13) Struck on a big flan with complete dotted borders.

Obv : ‘Kalima Shahahada’ in 2 line, ‘Zarb Surat sanah hijri 10 37’.
Rev : ‘Shihab Al-din Muhammad Sahib-e Qiran Sani Shah Jahan Badshah Ghazi’.

Struck in the first regnal year of Shah Jahan’s reign, this rupee bears the designation distinctive feature is the use of “Sanah Hijri” in place of the Ilahi month, a feature recorded only for RY 1 in this series. The inscription is framed by a delicate dotted border, its bead-like detailing lending an elegant ornamental finish and enhancing the visual harmony of the design. Extremely fine, Very Rare.