See full images — free registration
Continue with Google — it's free or register with email

1/2 Paisa - Aurangzeb Surat mint

Issuer Mughal Empire
Year
Type Log in to see details
Value Log in to see details
Currency Log in to see details
Composition Log in to see details
Weight Log in to see details
Diameter Log in to see details
Thickness Log in to see details
Shape Log in to see details
Technique Log in to see details
Orientation Log in to see details
Engraver(s) Log in to see details
In circulation to Log in to see details
Reference(s) KM# A297.1
Obverse description Heavily corroded copper flan bearing traces of Arabic calligraphic inscription in the central field, characteristic of Mughal hammered coinage. The legends, though partially obscured by patination and surface corrosion, appear to carry the regnal name or titles of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir. The irregular, roughly circular flan is typical of provincial hammered issues. The field is flat with no decorative border visible. Overall fabric consistent with small copper fractions struck at the Surat mint.
Obverse script Log in to see details
Obverse lettering Log in to see details
Reverse description The reverse displays bold Arabic calligraphic legends arranged in two or three lines across the central field, consistent with Mughal copper coinage conventions identifying the mint name Surat and regnal year or formula. The script is rendered in a cursive Naskh style with characteristic fluid strokes visible despite the heavy green and brown patination covering the surface. The flan edges are irregular and slightly squared, as is typical of hand-struck Mughal copper fractions. No decorative border or inner circle is discernible. The overall die work is robust and legible despite the coin's worn condition.
Reverse script Log in to see details
Reverse lettering Log in to see details
Edge Plain
Mint Log in to see details
Mintage Log in to see details
Additional information Log in to see details