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

 
Silver 11.37 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
11.37 g
Size
18 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#87218
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Illahi date, Persian Month and Mint Name

Translation:
IE 38
Month Tir (4)
Zarb Tatta

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin of Akbar (Tatta) ND (1556-1605) from the Mughal Empire (India) made of Silver weighing 11.37g was one of the first coins to feature the image of a ruler, in this case, Akbar, on the obverse side. This was a departure from the earlier coins of the Mughal Empire, which featured only Islamic calligraphy and motifs. This change in design marked a significant shift in the representation of power and authority in the Mughal Empire, and paved the way for future coins to feature the images of rulers.