Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh (AH 1263-1281, 1846-1864 AD), Silver Rupee, 11.09 gms, Unidentified Sikh Mint, "Nanakshahi" couplet, VS 1889, AD 1828, Obv: sikka zad bar har do 'alam fazl-e-sachha sahib ast, fateh tegh-i-guru gobind singh shah nanak wahab ast, Rev: zarb, maimanat julus,bakht akal takht & vs date, G.Singh Page no. 125, Type 01.57.01, Herrli # 32.01.04, very fine+, extremely rare.This enigmatic issue is similar in style to contemporary coins of Amritsar. Unlike those, however, it does not bear the double date but a very prominent "1889" and a legend where the mint name should be that has not yet been satisfactorily read. Mint epithet (Sha)hi (samaji) partly visible on top of reverse.