£50
Murad Bakshs 1 Rupee Silver Coin: A Treasure from India's Imperial Past, Islamic Silver Coin, Indian/Mughal
The silver 1 rupee coin of Murad Baksh,
Ahmadabad mint Murad Baksh was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and a Mughal prince who briefly ruled parts of the empire during the 17th century.
Issuer: Murad Baksh, son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Period: Circa 17th century, around the late 1600s, during the Mughal Empire’s rule in India.
Material: Silver.
Denomination: 1 Rupee.
Typically, Mughal coins from this era would feature the ruler’s name and title, as well as religious inscriptions such as “Zarb-i-Kabul” (minted in Kabul) or “Zarb-i-Delhi” (minted in Delhi). There may be a Persian inscription on the obverse (front) side, and the reverse might show a simple geometric pattern or additional inscriptions.
These coins are quite rare, as they were produced in limited quantities and are highly prized by collectors of Mughal numismatics.
Murad Baksh’s reign was short-lived, making coins from this period even more valuable due to their limited mintage. He ruled briefly and is often less well-known compared to other Mughal emperors, which adds to the intrigue of coins from his era.
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