Year 980 (1573) Calendar Islamic (Hijri) Value 1 Rupee Currency Rupee (1540-1842) Composition Silver Weight 11.31g Diameter 24.34 mm Shape Round (irregular)
Comments
The specialty of these coins lies in their distinct features and rarity. The first coin, minted at Ahmedabad\'s Shahr-e-Muazzam Mint (by style), features an obverse with the Arabic legend of the Kalima Shahada in a wavy pentagon and the names of the four Caliphs. The reverse includes the Persian legend \"Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi\" and \"khuld Allahu mulkahu\" within a wavy octagon, with the mint name and epithet in the margin, weighing 11.31 grams and measuring 25.34 mm (KM # A80.2). Another notable coin bears the inscription \"Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar\" on the obverse and details of the Mihr month, date, and zarb Berar with a complete bird (pigeon) mint mark on the reverse, highlighting the diverse minting styles under Akbar\'s rule. These coins showcase the intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of Mughal numismatics.
Description
Obverse
Kalima shahada, around Four khalifa\'s names
AH 980Lettering: ۹۸۰Translation: 980Reverse
Akbar Badshah Ghazi khuld allahu ta\'ala on top.
zarb at bottom
Exquisite
Year 980 (1573) Calendar Islamic (Hijri) Value 1 Rupee Currency Rupee (1540-1842) Composition Silver Weight 11.31g Diameter 24.34 mm Shape Round (irregular)
Comments
The specialty of these coins lies in their distinct features and rarity. The first coin, minted at Ahmedabad\'s Shahr-e-Muazzam Mint (by style), features an obverse with the Arabic legend of the Kalima Shahada in a wavy pentagon and the names of the four Caliphs. The reverse includes the Persian legend \"Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi\" and \"khuld Allahu mulkahu\" within a wavy octagon, with the mint name and epithet in the margin, weighing 11.31 grams and measuring 25.34 mm (KM # A80.2). Another notable coin bears the inscription \"Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar\" on the obverse and details of the Mihr month, date, and zarb Berar with a complete bird (pigeon) mint mark on the reverse, highlighting the diverse minting styles under Akbar\'s rule. These coins showcase the intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of Mughal numismatics.