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¼ Anna - Mahbub Ali Khan Pattern
1312 (1894) year| Copper | 5.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1312 (1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#421436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint and location details, with regnal year.
Script: Urdu
Translation:
Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad
28th year of reign
Edge
Plain
Comment
Equal to 1 Paise, denominated in Anna terms. Pattern strike that never made it to circulation issues. Very rare pattern, with three documented (one was documented in the British Museum, one sold in 2011 at Baldwin's Auctions and one sold in 2018 - the pictured coin - at Toddywalla Auctions).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Anna coin from the Princely state of Hyderabad is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western design elements. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Mahbub Ali Khan" in Urdu script, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the British royal crest, reflecting the influence of British colonial rule on the princely state's currency. This fusion of styles is a notable aspect of the coin's design and highlights the complex cultural exchange that occurred during the colonial era.
