1 Rupee - Akbar (Agra) 963-975 (1556-1568) front 1 Rupee - Akbar (Agra) 963-975 (1556-1568) back
1 Rupee - Akbar (Agra) 963-975 (1556-1568) photo
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1 Rupee - Akbar Agra

 
Silver 11.26 g 22.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
963-975 (1556-1568)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.26 g
Diameter
22.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#53146
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Jalal-al din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi, (Glory of the faith, Emperor Muhammad Akbar, warrior against the infidels)

Date: (Last two Digits or Full)

Lettering: (۹)٧٨

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the Persian language, which was the official language of the Mughal Empire at the time. The inscription includes the name of the emperor, Akbar, and the date of minting, which was 963-975 AH (1556-1568 AD). This coin is a rare example of the Mughal Empire's coinage during Akbar's reign and is highly sought after by collectors.