1 Mohur - Akbar (Janupur) 974-980 (1567-1573) front 1 Mohur - Akbar (Janupur) 974-980 (1567-1573) back
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1 Mohur - Akbar Janupur

 
Gold 10.86 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
974-980 (1567-1573)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mohur (15)
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.86 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50466
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur coin from the Mughal Empire is that it features an inscription in the Persian language, which was the official language of the empire at the time. The inscription includes the name of the emperor, Akbar, and the date of issue, which is written in the Islamic calendar year. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Mughal Empire, and it showcases the cultural and linguistic influences of the time.