Akbar, Silver Rupee, 10.88g, “Jalalahu- Darb” type, Sitapur Mint, Ilahi Month Mihir, Year

Akbar, Silver Rupee, 10.88g, “Jalalahu- Darb” type, Sitapur Mint, Ilahi Month Mihir, Year 47, with additional word “Darb” inscribed on reverse below the Mint-name. About very fine, very rare. Abu’l Fazl’s in the Ain-i Akbari, 'Darb' refers to the denomination of 1/2 Rupee. In the 47th year of his reign, Akbar is known to have issued a series of coins from Agra with the denominational terms included in the legend. The design of this coin certainly attempts to follow the trend of the Agra issues, with its superb execution, elaborate borders and eight-pointed star enclosing the reverse legend - i

Sold for ₹32,500

Auction: Auction #99 · Oswal Antiques · 2023-07-22 · Estimate: ₹ 8000 - ₹ 8000

Category: Mughals : Akbar

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