1 Rupee - Akbar (Katak) ND (1556-1605) front 1 Rupee - Akbar (Katak) ND (1556-1605) back
1 Rupee - Akbar (Katak) ND (1556-1605) photo
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1 Rupee - Akbar Katak ND

 
Silver 11.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1556-1605
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.42 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#83436
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Name of Emperor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire, issued during the reign of Akbar (1556-1605), was made of silver and weighed 11.42 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design featured a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Mughal Empire. The coin's obverse side featured the name of the emperor, Akbar, in Persian, while the reverse side featured a Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu, signifying the religious tolerance and syncretism that characterized the Mughal era.