Shahjahan Mughal Empire Surat Mint Silver Rupee – AH 1057 / Ry 20

Mughal Empire, Shahjahan, Surat Mint, Decorative type Silver 1 Rupee, AH 1057/20 RY, 11.35g, 24 mm, Obv: kalima shahada in quarterfoil & four khalifas name in margin, Rev: “saheb-e-qiran sani” & mint name surat in margin; Shahjahan badshah ghazi within quarter foil, very fine, scarce,

Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor (1628–1658), issued elegant silver coinage reflecting the empire’s peak grandeur. His coins typically bore the Kalima on one side and his name with regal titles on the reverse, often inscribed as Sahib-e-Qiran Sani (Second Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction). Minted across major cities like Agra, Lahore, Ahmedabad, and Surat, these coins followed the silver rupee standard, symbolizing strong central authority and a flourishing economy. Artistic calligraphy and precise minting techniques marked his coinage, showcasing Mughal refinement. Shah Jahan’s silver coins remain prized for their beauty, imperial symbolism, and historical importance in Indo-Islamic numismatics.