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1 Mohur - Akbar Lahore
988 (1580) year| Gold | 12.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 988 (1580) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 12.15 g |
| Size | 19 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur - Akbar (Lahore) 988 (1580) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) made of Gold weighing 12.15g is that it features an inscription in Persian that reads "Sikka zad dar jahan chu" which translates to "The coin is the shadow of the king in the world". This inscription highlights the significance of the coin as a representation of the king's authority and power.
