Mughal Emperor Nur ud-Din Jahangir Bairata Mint 1605-1627 AD Copper 1 Dam Historical Coin

Mughal Empire, Nur ud-Din Jahangir, Reign: AH 1015–1036 / AD 1605–1627, Denomination: 1 Dam, Metal: Copper, Mint: Bairata, Weight: 20.23 grams, Diameter: 20 mm, References: KM#126.3, Extremely Fine, Scarce.

Obverse: Persian inscription bearing the name Jahangir along with the Hijri regnal year.

Reverse: Persian inscription “Zarb Bairata” (Struck at Bairata).

Emperor Jahangir, the fourth Mughal ruler, was renowned for his refined artistic taste, patronage of painting, and improvements in imperial administration. His reign witnessed the continuation of Akbar’s strong monetary system while introducing elegant calligraphic designs and carefully executed inscriptions on Mughal coinage. Coins issued during his rule are admired for their artistic beauty and historical significance.

Coinage Note: Copper 1 Dam coins of the Bairata Mint were struck for everyday circulation across the Mughal Empire. Their elegant Persian calligraphy, clear mint attribution, and association with Jahangir’s celebrated reign make them an attractive and historically important series for collectors of Mughal coinage.