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1 Rupee - Aurangzeb Akbarabad
| Silver | 11.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1095-1119 (1684-1708) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Inscription on three lines, reading from bottom to top.
The regnal year is located at 8 o'clock.
Script: Persian (nastaliq)
Lettering:
اکبرآباد
مستقرُ الخِلافَت
Lettering (regular font):
اکبرآباد
مستقرُ الخِلافَت
Unabridged legend: Julus Manus 39 mimnat zarb mustaq ul khilafa akbarabad
Translation: Regnal Associated with 39 Prosperity minted in capital Akbarabad (Agra)
Comment
Weight varies 10.9 - 11.60 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb, who was the last powerful emperor of the Mughal Empire. He ruled from 1658 to 1707 and his reign saw the peak of the empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design reflects the Islamic influence on the empire, with the inscription "Al-Sultan Al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) on one side and the name of the mint city, Akbarabad, on the other. Despite being made of silver, the coin's value was not based on its metal content but rather on its official value as a medium of exchange, which was set by the government. This coin is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Mughal Empire.
