© Ketan Chotai
© Ketan Chotai
⅛ Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II Ahmedabad
| Silver | 1.44 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1234-1248 (1818-1833) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#89525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian (mostly off flan): Zarb Ahmedabad Sanah (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus
Translation: Struck at Ahmedabad in the (RY) year of his tranquil prosperous reign,
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Size varies 11-14mm- The Ahmedabad Mint, which was under Maratha control was closed for some time and was restarted by the collector of Ahmedabad, Mr Dunlop in December 1817 (AH 1233). Coins with date AH 1233 or after, from the Ahmedabad mint, are considered to be of the Bombay Presidency.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad Akbar II, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1808 to 1837. The coin features an inscription of his name and title, "Muhammad Akbar II, Emperor of the Mughals," in Urdu on one side, and the other side features a stylized floral design. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Akbar's reign that were designed to standardize currency across the Mughal Empire.
