Spence is correct. On Mughal-era coins the correct orientation is with the lines across curving up at either side.
This is an Akbar Ilahi rupee similar to
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=2693
The regnal year appears to be Ilahi 3X (second digit off flan). Perhaps someone can read the month, or you can match it with a list of Persian month names.
This is an Akbar Ilahi rupee similar to
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=2693
The regnal year appears to be Ilahi 3X (second digit off flan). Perhaps someone can read the month, or you can match it with a list of Persian month names.





















