Jahangir with the name of Noor Jahan (1623-1627 AD), silver rupee,
Lahore mint,
'Sad Zewar' couplet, AH 1034/RY 20, KM 168.4, 11.40g.
Obv: Farsi hemistich ba-Hukm-i Shah Jahangir Yaft Sad Zewar with RY date.
Rev: Farsi hemistich Za Naame Noorjahan Badshah Begam Zar with mint-name at bottom.
A well-preserved specimen with bold, sharply rendered details and without any test mark.
NGC AU55 (Top Pop - Highest grade), Very rare.
Notably, this is the only example recorded in the NGC census.
Nur Jahan, the twentieth and final wife of Emperor Jahangir, quickly became his favored consort. As Jahangir's health declined due to years of heavy drinking and opium use, she assumed an active role in the administration of the empire. The emperor's personal diaries reflect his admiration for her loyalty and affection, and he entrusted her with the imperial seal, effectively granting her authority over state affairs. A skilled and astute administrator, Nur Jahan successfully managed multiple crises, including a rebellion led by Prince Khurram, who later ascended the throne as Shah Jahan. Her extraordinary influence is further evidenced by the appearance of her name on coins issued during the final years of Jahangir's reign.
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