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Aurangzeb Alamgir&nbsp;(AH 1068-1118 /1658-1707 AD), Shahjahanabad&nbsp;Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint, Silver Rupee, 2nd Coronation Nazrana Rupee,&nbsp;AH 1069 /Ahad RY, "Badr Munir" Couplet,&nbsp;Obv: Persian legend “Sikka zad dar jahan chu badr munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir"&nbsp;with 1069 Hijri year,&nbsp;Rev:&nbsp;Persian legend “sana Ahad julus” &amp; “zarb Shahjahanabad Dar-ul-Khilafa” completely visible at the top,&nbsp;11.50g, 25.89mm, (Unlisted in Major Catalogue), no test mark, original patina, superb quality, choice extremely fine, Exceptionally Rare.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>

Note: After Dara Shikoh’s defeat at the Battle of Samugarh in 1658, Aurangzeb advanced to Agra to consolidate his power, where Shah Jahan was compelled to surrender, giving Aurangzeb de facto control of the Imperial Takht (throne). To formalize his authority, a hastily arranged coronation was held on 1 Zilqadah AH 1068 (21 July 1658) in the Bāgh-e-Fakhr-Ārā (Shalimar Gardens), marking Aurangzeb’s first ascension to the throne.<o:p></o:p>In Shahjahanabad (Delhi), religious and legal controversies surrounded this initial coronation. The Qazi-ul-Quzat (Chief Justice)—the empire’s highest religious authority—refused to authorize the reading of the khutba, citing that Shah Jahan, still alive, remained the rightful sovereign. Consequently, this first coronation, held amid political uncertainty, was largely symbolic, asserting Aurangzeb’s claim rather than conferring uncontested legitimacy.<o:p></o:p>Over the following year, Aurangzeb consolidated his rule, quelling rebellions and eliminating his rival brothers. On 24 Ramadan AH 1069 (5 June 1659), a lavish two-month coronation ceremony commenced in the Diwan-i-Khas of the Qilʿa-i Mubārak (Red Fort). This event, marking his formal enthronement, was celebrated with the striking of new coins. The court chronicler Muhammad Kazim, in the Alamgirnama, records the grandeur of the occasion—the distribution of khilʿats (robes of honour), promotions, and generous disbursement of gold and silver, symbolizing imperial power and divine sanction. The official date of accession was later standardized to 1st Ramadan AH 1068 by imperial Farman (decree).<o:p></o:p>This nazrana style rupee, dated AH 1069 / Regnal Year Ahad, was likely struck to commemorate Aurangzeb’s second and formal coronation at Shahjahanabad. The presence of the term “Ahad”, coupled with its refined calligraphy on a bigger flan, suggests a special ceremonial issue marking the official commencement of his reign.<o:p></o:p>It is unlisted&nbsp;in the&nbsp;KM catalogue and other major numismatic references, emphasizing its great rarity and historical significance.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Seldom seen in auctions!<o:p></o:p>

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