© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Rupee - Akbar Bang
| Silver | 11.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 987-1003 (1579-1595) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.17 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Kalima within border
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Bang mint can also be identified by the tree-link (Jhar like) symbol that rises from the "D" in the name of the Prophet Muhammad on the reverse.Update: As per Jan Lingen this is Bang (Bengal) Mint. Previously thought to be Katak (Cuttack) mint KM#82.4.
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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 helps to identify the coin's origin and authenticity.
