1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar 1602-1603 front 1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar 1602-1603 back
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1 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar

 
Silver 11.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Akbar (1556-1605)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1602-1603
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#135428
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Octagonal borders, mint name, Liahi date and Persian month

Edge

Plain

Comment

India Diamond Cut

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin minted during Muhammad Akbar's reign (1602-1603) was part of a significant monetary reform that took place during his rule. Akbar introduced a new currency system that replaced the old system of cowry shells and introduced coins made of precious metals like silver and gold. This reform helped to streamline trade and commerce across the Mughal Empire, which at that time was one of the largest and most powerful empires in the world.