© Sujit
© Sujit
Fanam - Tipu Sultan Farrukhi
| Gold | 0.38 g | 6 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1218 (1787-1789) |
| Calendar | India - Mauludi era |
| Value | 1 Fanam |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
AM Date (1216) and Mint Name
Lettering: Zarb Farrukhi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fanam coin is that it was issued by Tipu Sultan, also known as the "Tiger of Mysore," who was a powerful ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in the 18th century. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to modernize and strengthen his kingdom, which included the introduction of new coinage systems. The Fanam coin was one of the coins introduced during his reign, and it was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.38 grams, the coin was an important symbol of Tipu Sultan's power and influence, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
