Kashmir Sultanate – Zain Al Abidin Copper Kaserah Coin Kashmir mint Ornamental Diamond type

Kashmir Sultanate, Zain Al Abidin (AH 823-874, AD 1420-1470), Denomination: Kaserah, Composition: Copper, Weight: 5.92 grams, Diameter: 21.15 mm, Kashmir mint, Central Ornamental Diamond type, Vry fine, + Very scarce.

Obverse: Al-sultan al-a’zam zain al-‘abidin, Within central ornamental diamond,

Zain al-Abidin, remembered as Budshah (the Great King), was the most enlightened ruler of the Kashmir Sultanate. Reigning from AH 823–874 (AD 1420–1470), he transformed Kashmir into a center of culture, learning, and economic stability. He promoted religious tolerance, abolished harsh taxes, and encouraged the return of scholars and artisans who had earlier fled the region. Under his rule, Persian culture, calligraphy, crafts, and architecture flourished.

The copper Kaserah denomination reflects the everyday monetary system used by common people during his reign. Coins of this period are typically modest yet well-designed, with clear Arabic legends. The ornamental diamond type and Kashmir mint attribution make this issue historically important. Scarcity today reflects limited survival rather than low original circulation.