Humayun (2^nd reign AH 962-963 /1555-1556), Lahore Mint, Silver Shahrukhi (Misqal /Mithqal), AH (9)62, Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a circular linear border & the four Caliphs' names with their titles in the margin, Rev: Arabic legend "Muhammad Humayun Badshah Ghazi" & (9)62 Hijri year within a square frame “Sultan-ul-azam Khaqan-al-Mukarram & “khuld Allahu ta'ala mulkahu wa sultanahu” & "zarb Lahore" complete visible in the outer left margin, 4.60g, 26.95mm, test mark, some area flatness, about very fine, Extremely Rare.

Note: During Humayun's brief second reign (AH 962-963), very few coins have survived to the present day. This particular specimen, minted in Lahore and dated AH 962, displays a partially worn date on its surface. Notably, a complete mint-name is visible to the left of the rectangular cartouche on the reverse side. This coin is likely a commemoration of Humayun's entry into Lahore on the 2nd Rabi' of AH 962 (February 24, 1555 AD), an event marked by the reading of the Khutba in his honor. The issuance of this coin corresponds with these significant historical events.

It is estimated that fewer than 10 coins sharing the same die characteristics are currently held in private collections. A similar coin was previously auctioned in our Auction No. 43 earlier this year in January 2024, fetching Rs. 2,20,000.

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