2019-11-11 Mon

This very rare silver rupee was issued by Mughal Emperor Humayun during the 2nd year of his reign from the mint Agra. This silver rupee is listed for INR 1,25,000 in the upcoming auction of Todywalla which will be held in Pune on 15th November 2019. After sitting on the throne of the Mughal Empire; Humayun during the first year of this reign issued the coins only in ‘Mishqal’ or ‘Shahrukhi’ which weighs around 4.5 to 5.5g. But, later after his occupation of Bengal, he started issuing the coins which weigh around 10.5g and 11.5g. Although this weight standard is very close to Tanka; it is said that Humayun had followed the weight standard pattern of Sher Shah Suri. The given coin is said to be the first regular Mughal tola standard issue. Only 4 known specimens believed to be in existence.

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