1 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1326-1327 (1908-1909) front 1 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1326-1327 (1908-1909) back
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1 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan

 
Copper 1.9 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Hyderabad
Ruling authority
Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1326-1327 (1908-1909)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pai (1⁄192)
Currency
Rupee (1762-1950)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43432
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Inside circle, legend in Urdu 'Yek Pai'
Outside circle, legend in Urdu, (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad '

Lettering: ۴۲

Translation: One pie, struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 42nd 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

For location of date and RY (see image below)

Interesting fact

The 1 Pai coin from the Princely state of Hyderabad, issued during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan in 1326-1327 (1908-1909), features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence on the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1326 (1908)  - - - - - -
1327 (1909)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1326-1327 (1908-1909) coin.