1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 980 (1573) front 1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 980 (1573) back
1 Rupee - Akbar (Ahmadabad) 980 (1573) photo
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1 Rupee - Akbar Ahmadabad

980 (1573) year
Silver 11.5 g 24.34 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
980 (1573)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.5 g
Diameter
24.34 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#197796
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Akbar Badshah Ghazi khuld allahu ta'ala on top.
zarb at bottom

Edge

Plain

Comment

Unlisted coin of Akbar badshah AH980.
https://www.icollector.com/Unlisted-type-Silver-One-Rupee-Coin-of-Akbar-of-Ahmadabad-Mint_i24134076

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in Persian, 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, 980 AH (1573 CE). This coin is a rare example of a silver rupee coin from the Mughal Empire, and its design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time.