Mughal Empire AH 1034/20 1/2 rupee KM-167.2
This specimen was lot 42444 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $12,200. The catalog description[1] noted, "Enticing Premium Gem Nur Jahan 1/2 Rupee, INDIA. Mughal Empire. 1/2 Rupee, AH 1034 Year 20 (1624/5). Surat Mint. In the name of Nur Jahan and Jahangir. NGC MS-66. Sad Zewar poetic couplet. A stunning example of the RARE and always demanded type from the Nur Jahan series, offering sparkling luster and a nearly flawless state of preservation. This example sits perched atop the NGC census, and is certain to attract a strong bid, particularly when considering how difficult fractional issues of Nur Jahan in strong mint state grades like this are. Compare this example with an MS-65 graded representative of Nur Jahan from AH 1034 Year 19 which realized a final price of $9,600 in our January 2024 NYINC Sale as lot # 54109." Surat was one of seven mints to strike this rather scarce type which mentions Jahangir's queen, Nur Jahan. It is known for years 19 thru 21.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 5.72 g, silver.
Catalog reference: KM-167.2.
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- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
Link to:
- AH 1033 rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1034/19 half rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1034/19 rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1034/19 rupee, Patna mint
- AH 1034/20 rupee, Patna mint
- AH 1034/20 rupee, Kabul mint
- AH 1035/20 half rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1035/20 rupee, Agra mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1035/21 rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- AH 1036/21 half rupee, Surat mint, citing Nur Jahan
- Coins and currency dated 1624