Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Dam - Akbar Urdu Zafar Qarin ND
| Copper | 20.52 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1605 |
| Value | 1 Dam (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.52 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#428966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hinduist influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the Mughal emperor Akbar in Urdu, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who was revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity in the Hindu religion. This blending of religious symbols reflects the religious tolerance and syncretism that was a hallmark of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign.
