MUGHAL EMPIRE - Square 1 Rupee [1580 AD]

Description: This Mughal Square coin was originally struck in copper form over 400 years ago in the Lahore mint by demand of the ruler Muhammad Akbar. ------ MOLD DIMENSIONS: 50mm x 50mm x 20mmCOIN POCKED DIMENSIONS: 40mm x 40 x 6mm ***INGOT NOT INCLUDED*** --- NOTE: India is one of the earliest issuers of coins in the world and has been known for its sheer diversity in terms of minting techniques, motifs, sizes, shapes, and the metals used. Before the introduction of coins, buying or selling of products was done through the barter system. Coins solved the issues associated with the barter system and precious metals were shaped, printed and stamped as a legal method for trading. Chinese inspired paper currency was also introduced early on but was a failure. Since the ancient era, coins throughout India have depicted the kings, gods, goddesses, and other motifs coupled with legends that portrayed a lot about the cultural, social, architectural, and economic state of the different rulers and dynasties throughout India. Coins were also a very powerful medium for projecting the art of contemporary engravers. The motifs have varied from portraits of royalty, personalities, heroic deeds, fauna and flora motifs, geometric symbols to allegories, etc. The earliest known coins of India were silver punch-marked pieces, but over the centuries, different metal alloys were eventually utilized for lesser valued pieces. Many of the square Indian coin designs you see in my shop were originally produced and circulated 400 - 500 years ago throughout the Mughal Empire.

Price: 39 USD

Location: Santaquin, Utah

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