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India : Mughals : Akbar (1556-1605), AR Shahrukhi / Mithqal, Lahore Mint, AH 963

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Mughal Empire Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 600.00 USD
India : Mughals : Akbar (1556-1605), AR Shahrukhi / Mithqal, Lahore Mint, AH 963
Akbar (1556-1605), AR Shahrukhi / Mithqal, Lahore Mint, AH 963, 4.30g. Obv: Kalima in mihrab-shaped quadrilobe cartouche; names of Caliphs and their titles around. Rev: Full name of the emperor and AH date in rectangular cartouche; other titles and mint-name in margins, 4.72 gm, VF, Rare. Estimate:$ 500-600

The Shahrukhi (coin) was adopted by the Shaybanids and their Timurid predecessors and was briefly utilized by Akbar at select mints. The Hijri year 963 was a watershed moment, witnessing the culmination of Humayun's rule and the commencement of Akbar's illustrious reign. Due to the brief overlap, coins minted during this transitional year are scarce.