India, Mughal Empire, Prince Selim, silver Rupee

Item Reference: C256002484 Share
In Stock
India, Mughal Empire, Prince Selim (1600-1605), silver Rupee, in rebellion against Akbar, Allahabad mint, 11.36g (KM 97.1). Extremely Fine, rare. It was from Allahabad that Prince Selim led a revolt…
Read more

£150.00

In stock



Description

India, Mughal Empire, Prince Selim (1600-1605), silver Rupee, in rebellion against Akbar, Allahabad mint, 11.36g (KM 97.1). Extremely Fine, rare. It was from Allahabad that Prince Selim led a revolt against his father Akbar. In 1602, he held a parallel imperial court in Akbar’s fort, ignoring the royal summons to leave Allahabad and proceed to Agra. However, before his death in 1605, Akbar named him his successor; became known as Emperor Jahangir.

Specification

Coin Group

World

Denomination

Rupee

Metal

Silver

Country

India

Weight 11.44 g

Contact us

Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 6879
coins@baldwin.co.uk

Newsletter

Receive updates on our latest coins & medals and be the first to hear about our special offers.

Fellow us

Follow us on social media for unmissable posts and updates.