© Noël
© Noël
½ Dam - Akbar
| Copper | 10.37 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 963-1012 (1556-1605) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dam (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.37 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 5.87 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Akbar, who was the third Mughal emperor and known for his religious tolerance and efforts to promote harmony between Muslims and Hindus. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Akbar, the just king, the son of Babur, the king of the world" and on the reverse side, it has a stylized lotus flower, which was a symbol of the Mughal Empire.
