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¼ Anna - Shah Jahan Begum
| Copper | 7.54 g | 18.93 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Bhopal (Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1299 (1869-1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Anna (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1723-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.54 g |
| Diameter | 18.93 mm |
| Thickness | 3.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
The last number of the muslim date is missing. We can read 128..
Lettering: ۱۲۸
Edge
Plain
Comment
Shahjahan Begum (29 July 1838 – 16 June 1901) was the Begum of Bhopal (in central India) for two periods:1844–60 (her mother acting as regent), and
secondly during 1868–1901.
Shahjahan was the only surviving child of Sikandar Begum of Bhopal, sometime Nawab of Bhopal by correct title, and her husband Jahangir Mohammed Khan. She was recognised as ruler of Bhopal in 1844 at the age of six; her mother wielded power as regent during her minority. However, in 1860, her mother Sikandar Begum was recognised by the British as ruler of Bhopal in her own right, and Shahjahan was set aside. Shahjahan succeeded her mother as Begum of Bhopal upon the death of the latter in 1868.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Shah Jahan Begum, who was the first female ruler of the Princely state of Bhopal and one of the few female rulers in Indian history. She ruled for 14 years and her reign was marked by various reforms and modernization efforts, including the introduction of a new currency system. This coin, which bears her name and image, is a testament to her legacy and an important part of Indian numismatic history.
