Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir Singhana Mint 1658–1707 AD Copper Paisa

Mughal Empire, Aurangzeb Alamgir, Reign: AH 1068–1118 / 1658–1707 CE, Denomination: AE Paisa, Metal: Copper, Mint: Singhana, Weight: 13.57 grams, Diameter: 20.56 mm, Reference: Zeno Coin Database #285647, Extremely Fine, Rare.

Obverse: Persian Tughra-style legend executed in bold and compact calligraphic form, characteristic of Aurangzeb’s copper coinage.

Reverse: Persian mint inscription “Singhana”, clearly identifying the place of striking and providing the principal attribution of this scarce issue.

Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth Mughal ruler, presided over the empire during a period of extensive territorial expansion and major political and military developments. His long reign witnessed the continued production of copper coinage for everyday commercial transactions, with numerous provincial mints issuing distinctive local varieties. Singhana is an uncommon mint attribution in Aurangzeb’s copper series, and its surviving paisas are considerably scarcer than issues from the major imperial mints. The distinctive Tughra-style legends and compact fabric further enhance the historical character of this regional Mughal issue.

Coinage Note: The copper Paisa of the Singhana Mint is a particularly interesting and scarce variety within Aurangzeb’s copper coinage. The combination of the Tughra-style obverse, explicit “Singhana” mint attribution, relatively heavy flan, and its identification as an unlisted variety makes this an important piece for collectors specializing in rare Mughal provincial coinage. The type is documented in numismatic auction records, while the present variety is referenced in the Zeno Coin Database as #285647.