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Shah Jahan, AR 1/4 Rupee, Lahore, Nisar, AH 1044, RY 7

legend: Nisar-i-Shah Jahan Badshah Ghazi on obverse. Mint name without epithet. Nisar coins are named for their main purpose, i.e. scattering into the crowd by royalty. They were minted for occasions that demanded ceremonial generosity or largesse, like at investitures, weddings or grand entrances. These coins were particularly lightweight, and are usually fractions of rupees.

Accession No

C/A/9/049

Weight

2.80 g

Diameter

15.18 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Lahore

Denomination

Quarter Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
1044
Regnal Year
7