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Jahangir, AR 1/4 Rupee, Burhanpur, 'Nisar', AH 1031, RY 16

RY 16 (written in retrograde), with complete mint name at top. Nisar coinage refers to largesse coinage which was first issued by Jahangir and later subsequent Emperors, for charitable/largesse purposes. The word literally means ‘scattering’ as the coins were scattered amongst the crowds/populace.

Accession No

C/A/6/084

Weight

2.75 g

Diameter

13.70 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Burhanpur

Denomination

Quarter Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
1031
Regnal Year
16