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1 Rupee - Akbar Ahmadabad ND
| Silver | 11.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1592-1595 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire, issued during the reign of Akbar (1592-1595), was made of silver and weighed 11.44 grams. This coin was significant because it was the first time a rupee coin was issued with a standardized weight and purity, which helped to establish the rupee as a widely accepted currency across the Indian subcontinent.
