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Humayun, AR Rupee, Agra, AH 962
Obv: Kalima within square border; Rev: Names and Titles of Emperor in centre with date below. Experts believe this coin to be the first Mughal standard ‘tola’ issue coin, and only four specimens are known to be in existence. This coin was issued post the restoration of the Mughal Empire in 1555 AD when Sikandar Shah Suri was defeated at the Battle of Sihrind and Humayun returned from exile in Persia.

Accession No

C/A/2/003

Weight

10.89 g

Diameter

23.90 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Agra

Denomination

Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
962