A portrait mohur struck by the Moghul Emperor Jahangir with a portrait of his Akbar. Reverse: the sun. inscription: Allahu Akbar,1014 (1605). Purpose: Token of membership of new religious order.
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Title of artwork, date
Coin portrait of Mohur of Akbar, 1605
Date supported
1930
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
100
Total cost
100
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