Akbar Silver Mahmudi AH 1025 – Mulher Type, Mintless | KM 72.1 | Uncirculated | Rare
Mughal Emperor Akbar Silver Mahmudi, Mulher type, AH 1025, 5.46g, KM 72.1, Uncirculated and Rare. This attractive silver Mahmudi belongs to the distinctive coinage associated with Mulher (Mayurnagari) in the Kingdom of Baglana, struck in Akbar's name for commercial circulation, particularly in the Surat trade region. The obverse features the Kalima Shahada, while the reverse bears the Persian legend “Jalal-ud-din Akbar Badshah Ghazi”, with partial dotted borders on both sides. The AH 1025 date is posthumous, as Akbar died in AH 1014 (1605); Mulher Mahmudis continued to be struck in his name after his death. The mintless variety and attractive Uncirculated preservation add considerable collector appeal. KM 72.1.
Coin Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Akbar I (1556–1605) |
| Dynasty | Mughal Empire / Kingdom of Baglana issue |
| Denomination | Silver Mahmudi / ½ Rupee |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 5.46 g |
| Date | AH 1025 (1616 AD) |
| Mint/Type | Mulher type, mintless |
| Obverse | Kalima Shahada |
| Reverse | Jalal-ud-din Akbar Badshah Ghazi |
| Borders | Partial dotted borders on both sides |
| Reference | KM 72.1 |
| Grade | Uncirculated |
| Rarity | Rare |
The standard KM 72.1 Mulher Mahmudi weighs around 5.5–5.6 g and is catalogued as a silver Mahmudi/half-rupee. Mulher issues were struck by the Raja of Baglana in Akbar's name and continued as posthumous issues.