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Shah Jahan, AR 1/4 Rupee, Dar-us-Sultanate Lahore, 'Nisar', AH 1057, RY 20

Shah Jahan termed as Sahib Qiran-e-sani - The second lord of the planetary conjunctions, with Timur being the first. Broad Flan. 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/9/067

Weight

2.82 g

Diameter

17.07 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Lahore, Dar-us-Sultanate

Denomination

Quarter Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
1057
Regnal Year
20