© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Rupee - Jahangir Burhanpur ND
| Silver | 11.41 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jahangir I (1605-1628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1625 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.41 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#70160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Year 11, TirInteresting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Mughal Empire, issued during the reign of Jahangir (1612-1625), was made of silver and weighed 11.41 grams. This coin was significant because it was the first time a rupee coin was issued with a standardized weight and purity, which helped to establish the rupee as a widely accepted currency across the Indian subcontinent.
