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Fanam - Haidar Ali elephant
1761 year| Gold | 0.3 g | 5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1761 |
| Value | 1 Fanam |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#428100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription with mint name.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fanam coin featuring Haidar Ali and an elephant is that it was used as a mode of payment for the Mysorean army. The coin was first introduced by Haidar Ali in 1761, and it quickly became a popular form of currency throughout the kingdom. The coin's design featured an elephant on one side and Haidar Ali's name in Kannada script on the other. The use of the elephant symbolized the kingdom's strength and power. The coin was made of gold and weighed 0.3 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after form of currency at the time.
