1 Rupee - Akbar ND (1585-1600) front 1 Rupee - Akbar ND (1585-1600) back
1 Rupee - Akbar ND (1585-1600) photo
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1 Rupee - Akbar ND

 
Silver 11.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1600
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.2 g
Size
17 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#76206
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Lettering:
Jallu Jalalahu
Ilahi Date 34

Edge

Plain

Comment

Without Mint Name. Weight varies: 11.20-11.60 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee - Akbar ND (1585-1600) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a ruler, in this case, Emperor Akbar. This was a departure from earlier coins that typically featured religious symbols or motifs. The coin's design was meant to promote the image of the Mughal Empire as a powerful and centralized state, with the ruler at its head.