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½ Paisa - Aurangzeb Alamgir ND
Copper | 5.86 g | - |
Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
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Emperor | Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1658-1707 |
Value | ½ Paisa (1⁄128) |
Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 5.86 g |
Size | 14.9 mm |
Thickness | 3.65 mm |
Shape | Square (irregular) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#67330 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Paisa coin from the Mughal Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb Alamgir, who was the last powerful emperor of the Mughal Empire. He ruled from 1658 to 1707 and his reign saw the peak of the empire's power and prosperity. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 5.86 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time.