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And don’t worry, this little guy will get all the attention it needs. I live where they are endemic to, Malaysia!

Hey! I just wanted to ask for some help regarding this Anthurium. The seller is advertising the plant in Image 1 as the “narrow variety,” but I’m a little unsure.
The plant in Image 1 is the one I’m planning to purchase, and its leaves are currently under 10 cm, but they seem quite wide compared to the plant in Image 2. Meanwhile, the plant in Image 2 is already over 10 cm and appears noticeably narrower.
I’m still fairly new to Anthuriums, so I’m not very familiar with how much the leaf shape can change as the plant matures. Could someone with more experience let me know whether Image 1 could genuinely be the narrow variety, or if its current leaf shape suggests otherwise?
I’d really appreciate any advice before I make the purchase. Thank you!

Hey there, I was just wondering what these plants are and if they are even rare. I purchased them online as a mystery gift a few days back, and just today the seller sent me a photo of it prior to its shipping. I was just wondering if I got a good deal or not, I’m a bit concerned about the bigger one since its leaf seems a bit juvenile/weak. Any help is appreciated :)

Humayun Silver Shahrukhi (Tanka) – Image 1
Lahore Mint, AH 946 (1539–1540 CE)

This silver shahrukhi was struck at the Lahore mint in AH 946, during one of the most unstable chapters of Mughal history. Just months after its production, Humayun suffered a decisive loss to Sher Shah Suri at the Battle of Kannauj in 1540 and spent the next fifteen years in exile in Persia. As a result, coins from Humayun's first reign represent a notably short and interrupted period, and surviving examples are relatively scarce.

The coin follows the Timurid "Shahrukhi" standard, named after Shah Rukh, with Persian calligraphy featuring the Kalima, imperial titles, mint name, and date arranged within decorated cartouches. The strong Persian influence evident in the design carried forward into early Mughal coinage.

Humayun's Lahore shahrukhis are recognised among collectors for their frequently off-centre strikes, a result of hand-struck production methods and the instability of the time. This example displays that characteristic, with portions of the legends extending beyond the flan. Enough of the inscriptions remain visible to allow confident identification, preserving both the historical significance and aesthetic character of the piece.

Akbar Silver Misqal – Image 2
Lahore Mint, AH 964 (1557 CE)

Minted at Lahore in AH 964, this silver misqal dates to the early years of Akbar's reign, when the emperor was only 14 or 15 years old. The Mughal throne had been secured just a year earlier at the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556, under the regency of Bairam Khan. These early years marked the beginning of a dynasty's transition from recent restoration toward what would become one of the most significant empires in South Asian history.

Unlike the broad, calligraphic shahrukhis inherited from Timurid tradition, this coin belongs to Akbar's early silver issues, produced before his later monetary reforms. The period of production for these flat silver pieces lasted only about three years, after which Akbar introduced a more standardised currency that eventually developed into the Mughal rupee. Surviving specimens are considerably less common than his later coinage.

Most known examples show crude strikes, irregular flans, and moderate wear, reflecting the realities of early Mughal minting rather than poor preservation. This piece retains bold central inscriptions naming Akbar alongside the Kalima, while displaying the uneven surfaces and striking characteristics typical of early Lahore issues. Struck during the emperor's youth, it represents one of the earliest silver coin types issued in the name of the ruler later remembered as Akbar the Great.

Humayun Silver Shahrukhi (Tanka)- Image 1
Lahore Mint, AH 946 (1539–1540 CE)
Struck at the Lahore Mint in AH 946 (1539–1540 CE), this silver shahrukhi was minted during one of the most turbulent periods of the Mughal Empire. Only months after its production, Emperor Humayun suffered a decisive defeat at the Battle of Kannauj (1540) against Sher Shah Suri, forcing him into exile across Persia for nearly fifteen years. As a result, coins from Humayun’s first reign represent a remarkably short and interrupted chapter of Mughal history.

The coin follows the elegant Timurid “Shahrukhi” standard, named after Shah Rukh, featuring intricate Persian calligraphy with the Kalima, imperial titles, mint name, and date arranged within ornate cartouches. The artistic style reflects the strong Persian influence that continued into early Mughal coinage.
Humayun’s Lahore shahrukhis are well known among collectors for their frequently off-centre strikes, a consequence of hand-struck minting techniques and the instability of the period. This example exhibits that characteristic, with portions of the legends extending beyond the flan. Despite this, enough of the inscriptions remain visible to identify the coin confidently, preserving both its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.

Akbar Silver Misqal- Image 2
Lahore Mint, AH 964 (1557 CE)
Minted at the Lahore Mint in AH 964 (1557 CE), this silver misqal dates to the early years of Emperor Akbar’s reign, when he was only 14–15 years old. Just a year earlier, the young emperor had secured the Mughal throne following the decisive Second Battle of Panipat (1556) under the leadership of his regent, Bairam Khan. These formative years marked the transition from a recently restored dynasty into what would become one of the greatest empires in South Asian history.

Unlike the broad, calligraphic shahrukhis inherited from earlier Timurid traditions, this issue belongs to Akbar’s early silver coinage before his later monetary reforms. Production of these flat silver issues was comparatively brief, lasting only about three years, after which Akbar introduced a more standardized currency that evolved into the famous Mughal rupee. As a result, surviving examples are encountered much less frequently than his later coinage.

Many surviving specimens display crude strikes, irregular flans, and moderate wear, reflecting the practical realities of early Mughal minting rather than poor preservation. This example retains the bold central inscriptions naming Akbar alongside the Kalima, while exhibiting the uneven surfaces and striking characteristics typical of these early Lahore issues. Struck during the emperor’s youth, it represents one of the earliest silver coin types issued in the name of the ruler who would later become known as Akbar the Great.

Hey there was wondering if this is a large date or small date, sorry if it’s obvious I’m new to this and wanted to know. I weighed it and it was 3.1 grams