Jahangir, Rupee, Qandahar mint, "Dil Khah" Couplet, AH1027/RY 12, KM#142.2

[Overlord]

Obverse Sikka Qandahar Shud Dil Khah (The Coin of Qandahar became Heart's Desire); 1027 (AH Year)



Reverse Az Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah [Through Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah('s Son)]; Sanat 12

[asm]

Two similar coins here. So was this the standard couplet used on Jahangir coins of Qandahar?

Amit

[Abhay]

A similar coin was sold for Rs. 2000 recently in Aug, 2010 at Ahmedabad Auction.

Abhay

[asm]

A similar coin was sold for Rs. 2000 recently in Aug, 2010 at Ahmedabad Auction.

Abhay

...and is dated AH 1029 RY 14

[jazz]

I got these three Jahangir rupees today - A.H. 1025, 1026 and 1028?(RY 14).

I'd like to know why are Jahangir coins, in general, more expensive than others? 

Vishal

[Figleaf]

Thanks, Overlord. Great coin, picture and especially analysis. I applaud your way of sharing your knowledge.

Peter

[Overlord]

So was this the standard couplet used on Jahangir coins of Qandahar?
Amit

The heavy Rupee has the Sakht Noorani couplet.