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⅛ Mohur - Afzal-ad-Dawla
| Gold | 1.38 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Afzal-ud-Dawlah (1857-1869) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1281 (1862-1864) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Ashrafi (2) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#407351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription.
Script: Persian
Edge
Plain
Comment
⅛ Mohur or ⅛ Ashrafi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Mohur coin from the Princely state of Hyderabad is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Princely state, and it highlights the importance of this coin as a representation of the state's economic and political status.
