Shah Jahan: Rupee, Ahmedabad, AH 1043 RY 6.....broad flan with square area knots

[mitresh]

Shah Jahan, Silver Rupee, Ahmedabad, 11.45g, AH 1043 RY 6

Broad flan with near complete die impressions on both side. Square area type with heart-like knots on edges.

[Figleaf]

Great piece. It looks like all the details are right there on the coin. Sure, mazarana had not been invented yet, but this is an extraordinary piece. If I had a time machine, I would have taken the guy who made the little shroff mark into a Roman arena. The lions would have been much impressed by his little hammer and punch.

Peter