Akbar, Copper Dam, 20.20g, Amer / Ambar Mint, AH 1007, Obv: Legend “Sikka Fulus Zarb Amer

Akbar, Copper Dam, 20.20g, Amer / Ambar Mint, AH 1007, Obv: Legend “Sikka Fulus Zarb Amer (Ambar)”, Rev: AH date in words. Very fine+, very rare. Amer or Ambar is now a part of Jaipur city. It was the capital of the Rajput Kachhwaha dynasty. Raja Man Singh of Ambar was one of the most illustrious courtiers and generals of Akbar. His sister, referred to as ‘Mariam al-Zamani’ was the mother of Jahangir. Coins of Amer / Ambar mint are very rare with probably less than half dozen pieces known. The first piece was discovered by Dr P L Gupta in the British Museum’s collection.

Sold for ₹19,000

Auction: Auction #88 · Oswal Antiques · 2021-01-16 · Estimate: ₹ 10000 - ₹ 12000

Category: Mughals : Akbar

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