© Sujit
© Sujit
1 Fanam - Tipu Sultan Nagar
| Gold | 0.38 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1197-1216 (1783-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fanam (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
AH Date (1198) and Mint Name
Lettering: Zarb Nagar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fanam - Tipu Sultan (Nagar) 1197-1216 (1783-1801) coin from the Kingdom of Mysore is that it was made of gold and weighed only 0.38 grams, making it a very small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, it was still used as a standard circulation coin during Tipu Sultan's reign, highlighting the value and importance of gold in the economy of the Kingdom of Mysore during that time.
