Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh (VS 1856-1896 /1799-1839 AD), Sri Amritsar Mint, Silver Rupee, ‘Ber Shahi’, VS (1)862 (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” (Struck at Illustrious Amritsar under the prosperous rule of the fortunate Akal Takht) with Ber symbol & vs (1)862 at the top, 11.03g, 22.01mm, (Unlisted in KM /Saran & Dalwinder # AM 237er), test mark, about very fine, Extremely Rare.

Note: Coins of this type are often referred to as Morashahi due to the reverse symbol resembling a peacock's tail. However, they should correctly be called Bershahi, named for their resemblance to a sprig of Ber (Zizyphus jujuba). This particular coin is notable for having two extra leaves below the sprig.

In the 1861 Vikram Samvat year, the leaf motif was replaced by a sprig, mistakenly identified as a peacock's tail. It was erroneously thought these coins were issued in the name of "Moran," a courtesan, leading to the Morashahi designation. An article in the Journal of Oriental Numismatic Society clarified that the symbol is actually a Ber sprig. As a result, "Ber Shahi" will now be used for coins with this symbol, which likely entered circulation in VS 1862.

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