Akbar (AH 963-1014 /1556-1605 AD), Sitpur Mint (Complete mint name), Silver Rupee, Month Mihr (Libra), Elahi 48, Obv : Persian legend "zarb Sitpur" with "Elahi 48 Mihr" month within a eight pointed star, Rev: Arabic legend "Jalla Jalaluhu Allahu Akbar", within a lozenge star, (Wt: 11.31 grams, Dia:  22.06 mm) (Variant of KM # 93.18, Elahi date is unlisted) no test marks, bold strike, choice quality, AU, Very Rare.

An attractive expression of the decorative character of Akbar’s Ilahi coinage, this variety combines elegant inscriptions with distinctive lozenge and star ornaments. These geometric details enrich the design and give the issue its particular visual identity. The month name Khurdad places the coin within Akbar’s Ilahi calendar series, in which Persian solar months formed part of the dating system,  Rare in this grade.