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1 Dam - Muhammad Shah Elichpur
| Issuer | Mughal Empire |
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| Year | 1719-1748 |
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| Value | 1 Dam (1⁄40) |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by the Arabic word 'Allah' rendered in bold, deeply struck Naskh calligraphy, dominating the flan. The letters are arranged in a compact, stacked composition typical of Mughal copper coinage of the period. The surrounding field is largely unadorned, with the irregular flan edges characteristic of hammered manufacture. The strike is moderately well-centred with some weakness toward the periphery. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a grid or lattice pattern of recessed square and rectangular compartments arranged in a cruciform design, a device commonly associated with Mughal copper dam coinage struck at provincial mints. A small raised symbol, possibly a floral or vegetal motif, is visible within the central compartment. The overall pattern is boldly if somewhat unevenly impressed, consistent with hammered technique on a thick copper flan. The irregular outline of the coin reflects the hand-struck nature of Mughal provincial copper issues. |
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| Mint | Elichpur |
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