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1 Rupee - Jahangir Ahmadabad
| Silver | 11.44 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jahangir I (1605-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1022-1025 (1613-1616) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.44 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Interesting fact
The coin , the 1 Rupee - Jahangir (Ahmadabad) 1022-1025 (1613-1616) from the Mughal Empire (India), is notable for its unique design. It features a calligraphic inscription of the name of the emperor, Jahangir, in the center of the obverse side, surrounded by a decorative border. The reverse side of the coin bears a stylized representation of a lion, which was a symbol of the Mughal Empire. The use of calligraphy and symbolic imagery on coins was a common feature of Mughal coinage during this period, and this particular coin is a fine example of that tradition.
