© Sujit
© Sujit
Fanam - Tipu Sultan Patan
| Gold | 0.4 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mysore (Indian states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1197-1223 (1783-1794) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fanam (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1565-1799) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
AM Date (1218) and Mint Name
Lettering:
۸۱۲۱
Zarb Patan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Often there’s confusion among collectors about the later dates being incorrect e.g. 1786AD is mapping to both 1200 AH and 1215 AH. However, last one indicates Anno Mauludi(AM) to Gregorian mapping instead of Hijri to Gregorian. Tipu introduced his own calendar system after adopting Hijri calendar for the earlier part of his reign called Mauludi. I believe he made that change in 1786AD or 1200AH which he calculated as 1215 AM. This is also when he started minting fanams with numerals from right-to-left. A very popular confusion where folks consider some earlier fanams as fake or vice versa. There’s a good explanation in this article:https://toshkhana.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/dawn-of-a-new-era-tipu-sultan-and-his-mauludi-calendar/
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 India during 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 currencies introduced during his reign, and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 (1790) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Fanam - Tipu Sultan (Patan) 1197-1223 (1783-1794) coin.
