Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
½ Dam - Akbar Dogaon ND
| Copper | 10.03 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Akbar (1556-1605) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1605 |
| Value | ½ Dam (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.03 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#366327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Translation: fulus dar-us-salam, zarb dogaon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Akbar, who was the third Mughal emperor and is considered one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. He was known for his military campaigns, administrative reforms, and religious tolerance. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious diversity of the Mughal Empire during this time period.
