¼ Rupee - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1286-1321 (1870-1903) front ¼ Rupee - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1286-1321 (1870-1903) back
¼ Rupee - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1286-1321 (1870-1903) photo
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¼ Rupee - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

 
Silver (.818) 2.794 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Hyderabad
Ruling authority
Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1286-1321 (1870-1903)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1762-1950)
Composition
Silver (.818)
Weight
2.794 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#37892
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Legend in Urdu: (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad"

Translation: Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) year of tranquil prosperity

Edge

Plain

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1870 to 1903. He was known for his efforts to modernize the state and promote education, and his reign saw significant developments in the fields of agriculture, industry, and transportation. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.794 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1305 (1888) 22 - - - - - -

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