1 Paisa - Aurangzeb (Bijapur) ND (1658-1707) front 1 Paisa - Aurangzeb (Bijapur) ND (1658-1707) back
1 Paisa - Aurangzeb (Bijapur) ND (1658-1707) photo
© NIRC

1 Paisa - Aurangzeb Bijapur ND

 
Copper 13.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Emperor
Aurangzeb (Alamgir Aurangzeb) (1658-1707)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1658-1707
Value
1 Paisa (1⁄64)
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Copper
Weight
13.65 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#188812
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Plain

Comment

- Note: Weight varies 12.3 - 14.1 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Paisa - Aurangzeb (Bijapur) ND (1658-1707) coin from the Mughal Empire (India) is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. The use of copper for coins was preferred due to its durability, affordability, and resistance to corrosion. Additionally, the coin's weight of 13.65 grams suggests that it was a substantial coin, which would have had a significant value in the economy of the time.