© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
½ Anna - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
| Copper | 11.5 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1324-1329 (1906-1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1914 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Inside circle, legend in Urdu 'Nim Anna'
Outside circle, legend in Urdu, (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad '
Lettering: ۴۴
Translation: Half Anna, Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 44th year of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain
Lettering: ۴۴
Comment
- Asaf Jah VI Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Siddiqi was the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad. He ruled Hyderabad state, between 1869 and 1911.Born: August 17, 1866, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad State, British India - (now in Telangana State, India)
Died: August 29, 1911 (aged 45), Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad State, British India, (now in Telangana State)
House: Asaf Jahi dynasty
Father: Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V
For location of date and RY (see image below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Anna coin from the Princely state of Hyderabad is that it was minted during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1906 to 1911. The coin was made of copper and weighed 11.5 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1324 (1906) ۴۰ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1329 (1911) ۴۴ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Anna - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1324-1329 (1906-1911) coin.
