Muhammad Adil Shah Suri – Sur Empire of Delhi Sultanate Copper 1 Paisa Mintless type 961 AH

Sur Empire, (Delhi Sultanate), Muhammad Adil Shah Suri (AH 960–964 / 1552–1556 CE), Denomination: AE Paisa (1 Dam/1 Falus), Metal: Copper, Weight: 19.07 grams, Diameter: 21 mm, References: ICM #2404, Grade: Very Fine, Scarce,

Obverse: Persian legend “Abu’l Mujahid Muhammad Shah Adil Sultan”, “Muhammad” and “Shah”, executed in bold Suri calligraphy.

Reverse: Persian legend “Fi Ahd al-Amir al-Hami al-Din al-Dayyan”, with Minting year arranged in elegant calligraphic style, proclaiming the ruler as the protector of the faith and justice.

Issued during the brief reign of Muhammad Adil Shah Suri, this copper Paisa belongs to the final phase of the Sur Empire, which ruled northern India after Sher Shah Suri. The coin bears the ruler’s full royal titulature on the obverse, while the reverse carries a religious honorific emphasizing the Sultan’s role as the defender of Islam and justice. The bold Persian inscriptions and characteristic Suri calligraphy make this an important example of late Sur dynasty coinage. The mint attribution remains unknown, classifying this piece as a mintless or unidentified-mint type.

Coinage Note: The Muhammad Adil Shah Suri Copper Paisa is a scarce and historically significant issue of the Sur dynasty. Its impressive Persian calligraphy, short period of issue, and uncertain mint attribution make it a highly collectible coin among enthusiasts of Delhi Sultanate and Sur Empire numismatics.