½ Dam - Shah Jahan (Bairata) 1048 (1639) front ½ Dam - Shah Jahan (Bairata) 1048 (1639) back
½ Dam - Shah Jahan (Bairata) 1048 (1639) photo
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½ Dam - Shah Jahan Bairata

1048 (1639) year
Copper 11.69 g 18.49 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Shah Jahan (Shahabuddin Muhammad Shah Jahan, Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) (1628-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1048 (1639)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Dam (1⁄80)
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.69 g
Diameter
18.49 mm
Thickness
5.67 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#50493
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shah Jahan, who was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India and is known for his extensive building projects, including the Taj Mahal.