Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Dam - Akbar Narnol
| Copper | 20.34 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 966-997 (1556-1605) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dam (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.34 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
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Narnol Mint. Another types of this coin is shown below:
Interesting fact
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 shadow of God on earth" and on the reverse side, it has an image of a stylized lotus flower. This coin was widely used during Akbar's reign and was considered as a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
