Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan, Patan (Srirangapatna) Mint Silver Rupee Or Imami

Ruler : Tipu Sultan
Era : (AM 1215-1227, 1787-1799 AD)
Denomination : Rupee or Imami
Mint : Patan (Srirangapatna) 
Weight : 11.35 grams
Diameter : 25.0 mm
Date On Coin : AM 1216 // RY 6 = 1789 AD
Reference Number : KM# 126

Obverse :
Deen-e- Ahmad Muhammad dar Jahan Roshan ze fath haidar ast, imami, zarb Patan, saal shata and sana 1216 & Farsi initial letter 'HE' in second line.

Reverse :
Huwas sultan-ul-waheed al adil, tarikh julus saal sakh, suwem bahari & sana 7 julusi.

Comment : 
Tipu Sultans coins often featured inscriptions such as "Huwa al-sultan" (He is the Sultan) or references to his sovereignty under the divine will, emphasizing his independence from the Mughal Empire and the British. He introduced the Maalik-i-Muhammad calendar, based on the lunar system but starting from 1786 CE, which he considered the year of his ascent to absolute power. Dates on his coins often reflect this unique calendar, making them distinctive in Indian numismatics.

About Mint : Seringapatam (modern-day Srirangapatna) is a historically significant town located in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore during the reign of Tipu Sultan and his father, Hyder Ali, in the 18th century. The town is named after the Ranganathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is one of its central landmarks. It was strategically located on an island formed by the Kaveri River, making it a natural fortress.