© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Pice / Falus - Muhammad Akbar II
| Copper | 7.53 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bombay Presidency (British India) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1233-1236 (1818-1821) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1672-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend in Persian: Jalus Sanah 12 Ahmedabad
Lettering: ١٢
Translation: (Struck at) Ahmedabad , in 12th year of reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
- The Ahmedabad Mint, which was under Maratha control was closed for some time and was restarted by the collector of Ahmedabad, Mr Dunlop in December 1817 (AH 1233). Coins with date AH 1233 or after, from the Ahmedabad mint, are considered to be of the Bombay Presidency.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad Akbar II, who was the Mughal Emperor of India from 1808 to 1837. The coin features an inscription in Urdu, which was the official language of the Mughal Empire at the time. The inscription includes the name of the emperor, the year of minting, and the mint location, which in this case is Bombay Presidency (now known as Mumbai). This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Mughal Empire during the 19th century.
