Copper Coin

By: Aditya Sikka

A damri was a copper coin used in India, particularly during the Mughal period, especially under Akbar’s rule. It was a very small denomination, specifically 1/8th of a copper dam. The dam itself was a lower-value copper coin, introduced by Sher Shah Suri, and later standardised by the Mughals. 

Denomination: The damri was a fractional coin, equal to 1/8 of a dam. It was made of copper. 

The damri was prevalent during the Mughal Era, particularly under Emperor Akbar. The damri, along with the dam rupaya silver and a mohar gold, formed part of the Mughal currency.