© Yasha Bykhovsky (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Yasha Bykhovsky (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Dam - Aurangzeb Shahjahanabad Mint ND
| Copper | 23.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Mughal Empire (India) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1707 |
| Value | 1 Dam (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Rupee (1540-1842) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Size | 22.6 × 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#434834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Aurangzeb, 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 influence, as well as its eventual decline. The coin is a reflection of the economic and cultural achievements of the Mughal Empire during this time period.
