1 Mohur - Akbar (Lahore) ND (1592-1606) front 1 Mohur - Akbar (Lahore) ND (1592-1606) back
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1 Mohur - Akbar Lahore ND

 
Gold 10.88 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1592-1606
Value
1 Mohur (15)
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.88 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50467
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur - Akbar (Lahore) ND (1592-1606) 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 significance of the coin as a symbol of the king's power and authority.