Why are the Rama-Siya coins considered rare in Mughal history?

Most Mughal coins followed strict Islamic proscriptions against portraying human figures; Akbar's Rama-Siya series was an exceptional departure from this norm.

Mughal Cultural Syncretism

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2011

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ID: ART_MIS_2011_43 Ref: The Mughal Empire by John F. Richards

Who among the following rulers issued some coins with figures of Rama and Sita and Devanagari legend 'Rama-Siya'?

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The Mughal Emperor Akbar issued coins featuring figures of Lord Rama and Sita with the Devanagari legend 'Rama-Siya'. This reflected his policy of religious tolerance.