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1 Rupee - Akbar Berar ND
| Silver | 11.42 g | 17.75 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1605 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.42 g |
| Diameter | 17.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#349500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mihr month, date and zarb Berar, complete bird (Pigeon) mint mark
Comment
Accotding to the vazir of Akbar, there were 20000 pigeons in the court of Akbar. Each pigeon had a different purpose and they were breeded in Farghana. Some pigeons were used to send and receive messages while some solely for entertainment. Because Akbar was so fond of pigeons, a motif was put on the coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Akbar (Berar) ND (1555-1605) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design includes a depiction of the Taj Mahal, which was built during Akbar's reign and is considered one of the most iconic examples of Mughal architecture. The coin's use of both Islamic and Hindu elements reflects the religious diversity of the Mughal Empire and Akbar's efforts to promote religious tolerance and syncretism.
