½ Paisa - Aurangzeb Alamgir ND (1658-1707) front ½ Paisa - Aurangzeb Alamgir ND (1658-1707) back
½ Paisa - Aurangzeb Alamgir ND (1658-1707) photo
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½ Paisa - Aurangzeb Alamgir ND

 
Copper 5.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
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
References
Numista
N#67330
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Rough

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.