Introduction to Coins of India during the Mughal Era
• This history of Indian Coin is vast and every coin lover is deeply interested to know more. • Indian coins came into existence during 6th century BC and because of that they have a marvelous history attached to it and also the coins went through major changes under various rulers • The real change was only felt during the Mughal Period as it brought about consolidated monetary system.
• Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan, who ruled Delhi for a short duration, came up with the system of tri-metalism which characterized the Mughal Coinage. • The Coins of India went through significant changes during the Mughal Era, Sher Shah issued a coin of silver which was termed the Rupiya.
• Along with Silver Rupiya, gold coins were issued too and they were called Mohur, weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam. • The design and minting process of coins was highly creative and innovative during the Mughal Period.
• It was during the reign of King Akbar that the coin designs came to a maturity. • Coins in India saw some major creativity when Jehangir took personal interest in the coinage as ornamentation and floral scrollwork were introduced.
• The Mughal Coinage brought about zodiacal signs, portraits and excellent calligraphy. • The Mughal rulers were creatively triggered and embraced change with courage and that’s why the Coins of India during the Mughal period flourished.