Mughal, Jalal Al-Din Muhammad Akbar, Silver Shahrukhi 'Adal-e-Akbar' Countermark

Ruler :  Jalal-Ud-Din Muhammad Akbar
Era : (AD 1556-1605 / AH 963–1014)
Dynasty : Mughal
Denomination : Shahrukhi
Mint : Kabul
Weight : 4.59 grams
Diameter : 27.07mm
Date On Coin : AH 983 = AD 1576 AD

Obverse :
Ruler's name and titles of Shayabanid King Iskandar Bahadur Khan , with oval counter mark 'Adl-e-Akbar 983'.

Reverse :
The Kalima Shahada within a segmented area.

Comment : 
Akbar's numismatic practice of overstriking earlier coins, such as those of Humayun and the Shaybanid Shahrukhi coins, with his counter-stamp "Adl-e-Kabul" reflects his strategic and symbolic use of coinage during the early period of his reign.

The counter-stamp "Adl-e-Kabul" translates to "Justice of Kabul," emphasizing Akbar's assertion of justice and authority, particularly in the region of Kabul. 
By overstriking the coins of his predecessors and contemporaries, Akbar claimed sovereignty over territories and aligned his rule with the values of justice and order.

These coins are indeed rare and hold significant historical and numismatic value. Their infrequency can be attributed to their limited issuance, likely confined to specific regions like Kabul, and the fact that overstriking was a transitional practice before Akbar established his own distinct coinage system.

Collectors and historians treasure such pieces, as they provide direct insight into Akbar's early strategies and the dynamics of Mughal numismatic traditions.