Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar Mughal Empire Silver Rupee Jaunpur mint 983 AH

Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar, Mughal Empire, 1556-1605 AD, Composition : Silver, Denomination : 1 Rupee, Weight : 11.30 grm, Diameter : 22.00 mm, Jaunpur mint, 983 AH / Ry 20, about very fine, scarce

Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar (1556–1605 AD), the third Mughal emperor, introduced a well-organized coinage system that reflected stability and imperial authority. His silver rupee, weighing around 11.3 grams, became the standard of Indian currency for centuries. Akbar struck coins in gold, silver, and copper, with mints across the empire, including Agra, Lahore, Jaunpur, and Ahmedabad. Early issues bore Islamic inscriptions, while later coins introduced his Din-i-Ilahi influenced symbols. The uniformity of weight, purity, and design established trust and facilitated trade. Akbar’s coinage not only strengthened Mughal finances but also symbolized cultural integration, making it one of the most significant monetary reforms in Indian history.