The Institutes of Akbar 23.3

23.3

Of Rupees, three kinds were then current, viz., A. one of a square form, of pure silver, and weighing 11½ máshahs; it went under the name of Jalálah, and had a value of 40 dams. B. The round, old Akbarsháhí Rupee, which, when of full weight, or even at a surkh less, was valued at 39 dams. C. The same rupees, when in weight two surkhs less, at 38 dams. Rupees of less weight than this were considered as bullion.