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Obverse: Allahu Akbar Jalla Jalalahu in exquisite Nasta'liq script
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Emperor Akbar The Great (1556–1605 CE) Heavy Silver Rupee — Lahore Mint, Ilahi Year 44 (Month: Amardad)
SKU: MG-AKB-1599-LHR• Ref: KM# 93.11, Whitehead# 890• Mint: Lahore (Zarb Dar-as-Sultanat Lahore)
₹8,500₹9,80013% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Akbar the Great transformed the Mughal monetary system, standardizing the silver rupee at approx. 178 troy grains. His Lahore and Agra mints employed master calligraphers and die-cutters, producing some of the greatest artistic coins in Islamic numismatic history.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“ Akbar's Ilahi coinage dispensed with standard Islamic Kalima in favour of his divine syncretic philosophy. The strike on this specimen is remarkably centered with complete borders and clear floral mint ornamentations.”
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodMughal Empire (Classical Golden Age)
Dynasty / EmpireTimurid / Mughal
Monarch / RulerJalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar
Issuing Country / StateMughal Empire
Region / SubahPunjab / Lahore Subah
DenominationOne Rupee (Sikka)
Gregorian Year1599 CE
Hijri / Regnal YearIlahi Year 44 (Amardad)
Mint of MintageLahore (Zarb Dar-as-Sultanat Lahore)
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.980 Fine Silver
Official Weight11.45 g
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
Edge CharacteristicPlain
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# 93.11, Whitehead# 890
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Legend in Persian: 'Allahu Akbar Jalla Jalalahu' with ornate arabesque florals.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Ilahi regnal year 44, Persian solar month Amardad, and mint name 'Zarb Lahore'.
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