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Shah Jahan (AH 1037-1068 /1628-1658 AD), Akbarabad Mint,&nbsp;Gold Mohur, AH 1042, 'Thuluth Style Calligraphy', Obv: Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a quarterfoil, the four Caliph's names with title "ba sadq Aba Bakar, ba adl Umar, ba arzm Uthman wa Ilm Ali" in the margin, Rev:&nbsp;Four line legends in Thuluth calligraphy “Shihab-ud din”(1st line), “Muhammad Sahib-e-qiran sani” (2nd line from top), “Shahjahan Badshah Ghazi”(3rd line from top), "zarb Akbarabad with Hijri year1042" completely visible at the bottom, 10.9g, 24.5mm, (KM # 256.1), edge nick otherwise, about very fine, Extremely Rare.&nbsp;Note: This coin was likely minted for a special occasion in the imperial city of Akbarabad (Agra) during the reign of Shah Jahan. One notable event in AH 1042 (1633 AD) was the wedding of Shah Jahan's eldest son, Dara Shikoh, at Agra Fort, which housed the imperial mint. Dara Shikoh was born to Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, known for constructing the Taj Mahal.<o:p></o:p>The calligraphy on this coin is in the Thuluth style, originating from the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century, known for its flowing cursive nature. Thuluth script, with its distinctive sloping and elegant forms, is often used in religious contexts, including the headings of Qur'anic surahs. It holds spiritual significance in Islam and adorns important monuments like the Taj Mahal, where it was famously inscribed by Persian calligrapher Amanat Khan.<o:p></o:p>This coin may have been struck to commemorate the significant event of Dara Shikoh's wedding, reflecting the cultural and artistic influences of the Mughal court during Shah Jahan's reign.<o:p></o:p>

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