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Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh (VS 1856-1896 /1799-1839 AD), Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, ‘Ber Shahi’, VS 1862 (1805 AD), “Nanak Shahi” Couplet, Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad bar har do alam fazal-e-sachha sahib ast, fateh tegh-i-guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak wahab ast' (The coin struck through each of the two worlds by the grace of the true Lord. Of the victory gained by the sword of Guru Gobind Singh Shah Nanak is the provider), with Fish symbol, Rev: Persian legend “zarb Sri Amritsar jiyo, maimanat manus, takht Akal bakht”&nbsp;(Struck at Illustrious Amritsar under the prosperous rule of the fortunate Akal Takht) with Ber symbol &amp; VS 1862 at the top,&nbsp;11.03g, 22.00mm, (Unlisted in KM /Saran &amp; Dalwinder # AM 237er), test mark, <span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-US" dir="ltr">shroff marks on edge, nice quality, XF-AU, Extremely Rare.&nbsp;

Note: Coins of this type are often referred to as Morashahi, owing to the reverse symbol’s resemblance to a peacock’s tail. However, they are more accurately termed Bershahi, named for their similarity to a sprig of Ber (Zizyphus jujuba). This particular specimen is distinguished by two additional leaves below the sprig. The series is known in two varieties -with and without the fish symbol; this coin bears the fish symbol.<o:p></o:p>In Vikram Samvat 1861, the earlier leaf motif was replaced by the sprig design, which was long mistaken for a peacock’s tail. This misinterpretation gave rise to the “Morashahi” designation, thought to reference “Moran,” a courtesan. However, an article in the Journal of the Oriental Numismatic Society. later clarified that the emblem represents a Ber sprig. Accordingly, the correct term “Ber Shahi” is now applied to coins of this type, which likely entered circulation around VS 1862.

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