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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Ashrafi - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II
| Gold (.910) | 5.589 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1325-1329 (1907-1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Ashrafi (8) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Gold (.910) |
| Weight | 5.589 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1907 to 1911. The coin features his name and title in Urdu on one side, and the other side features the symbol of the Princely state of Hyderabad, which was a shield with two swords crossed behind it. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were known for their high gold content and intricate designs.
