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1 Mohur - Akbar Lahore
986 (1579) year| Gold | 10.88 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 986 (1579) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (15) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.88 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur - Akbar (Lahore) 986 (1579) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) made of Gold weighing 10.88g 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 importance of the coin as a symbol of the king's power and authority.
