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Obverse: Islamic Kalima enclosed in square with names of Four Caliphs
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Emperor Shah Jahan (1628–1658 CE) Heavy Silver Rupee — Central Square Type, Royal Agra Mint (AH 1044 / RY 7)
SKU: MG-SHJ-1634-AGR• Ref: KM# 235.3• Mint: Akbarabad (Agra Royal Mint)
₹7,200₹8,40014% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
During this exact period (1632–1653), the Taj Mahal was under construction in Agra, with master stone carvers, calligraphers, and imperial treasuries funded by these pristine silver rupees.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“Shah Jahan's central-square rupees are famed for their exquisite calligraphic symmetry. Struck during the pinnacle of Mughal architectural and financial zenith.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodMughal Empire (Golden Age)
Dynasty / EmpireTimurid / Mughal
Monarch / RulerShahab-ud-din Muhammad Shah Jahan
Issuing Country / StateMughal Empire
Region / SubahAkbarabad / Agra Subah
DenominationOne Rupee
Gregorian Year1634 CE
Hijri / Regnal YearAH 1044 (Regnal Year 7)
Mint of MintageAkbarabad (Agra Royal Mint)
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.980 Fine Silver
Official Weight11.42 g
Diameter22.0 mm
Thickness3.3 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 235.3
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Central square containing the Kalima with names and attributes of the 4 Caliphs in border margins.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Titles of Shah Jahan inside square; mint 'Dar-ul-Khilafah Akbarabad' in margin.
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