The Liberty Collection

Jahangir, AR 1/20 Rupee, Patna, 'Suki', Nisar, AH 1034, RY 20, Farwardin

Complete mint name visible, AH (10)34/ RY 20. Month Farwardin, Obv legend: (Noor) ud din Jahangir Shah (Akbar Shah), 0.44gms, Rev: Hijri date, RY, Mint-name and Ilahi month. It is known from the memoirs of Akbar’s court biographer Abul Fazal that the denomination of 1/10th is known as ‘Dassa’ and 1/20th is known as ‘Suki’. Such coinage in low denominations was struck during Jahangir’s reign for scattering and largesse purposes.

Accession No

C/A/6/074

Weight

0.44 g

Diameter

8.14 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Patna

Denomination

1/20 Rupee

Shape

Round

AH Date

1034

Regnal Year

20

llahi Month

Farwardin

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