India - Mughal Empire. MUGHAL: Muhammad Akbar II, 1806-1837, AR rupee (11.14g), Shahjahanabad, AH1223 year 3, KM-777, "semi-nazarana" style, VF to EF, S, ex Virgil Brand Collection. There appear to be 3 separate types of Shahjahanabad rupees uncer Muhammad Akbar II, standard style (about 25mm diameter), "semi-nazarana" (~28mm, reasonably well-centered), and "true nazarana" (~32mm, with clear beaded outer borders); further research needed to determine actual rarity.
