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Aurangzeb, AR Rupee, Karnatak, AH 1099, RY 3X
Mint name fully visible at bottom, AH 1099, RY 3X, ‘Badre Munir’ couplet. Obv: Sikka Zad Dar Jahan Chu Badre Munir Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir. Rev: Sanah 3X Julus, Zarb Karnatak. After the Mughal conquest of the Adil Shahi domains of Southern India, the territories were divided into two ‘Subahs’ (provinces): Bijapur Karnatak and Hyderabad Karnatak. This mint-name on particular coin refers to the province as a whole and not a particular location. However, it is opined that the coins may have been struck at either Sira or Karpa due to stylistic similarities.

Accession No

C/A/12/091

Weight

11.46 g

Diameter

23.41 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Karnatak

Denomination

Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
1099
Regnal Year
3X