1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 987-1001 (1579-1593) front 1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 987-1001 (1579-1593) back
1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 987-1001 (1579-1593) photo

1 Rupee - Akbar Ahmadabad

 
Silver 11.444 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
987-1001 (1579-1593)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.444 g
Size
17 mm
Thickness
4.4 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18788
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Lettering: ٩٩٢

Edge

Rough

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 the coin's minting, 987-1001 AH (1579-1593 AD). This highlights the cultural and linguistic influences of the Mughal Empire, which was a major power in the Indian subcontinent during the 16th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
992 (1584)  - - - - - -
1000 (1592)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 987-1001 (1579-1593) coin.