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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Rupee - Akbar Fathpur
| Silver | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 988-989 (1580-1581) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Size | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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, 988-989 AH (1580-1581 AD). This coin is a rare example of the Mughal Empire's use of silver in their coinage, as most coins from this period were made of copper or gold.
