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Nisfi - Akbar Agra
| Copper | 9.28 g | 18.06 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 967-982 (1560-1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dam (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.28 g |
| Diameter | 18.06 mm |
| Thickness | 4.66 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Akbar, who was the third Mughal emperor and known for his religious tolerance and efforts to promote art, literature, and architecture. The coin features an inscription in Persian that reads "Nisfi Akbar," meaning "Akbar's half," indicating its value as half of a rupee. This coin is a rare example of a copper coin from the Mughal Empire and is highly sought after by collectors.
