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1 Paisa - Asaf Jah IV / V
| Copper | 12.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory (Princely state of Hyderabad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1285 (1835-1869) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Mint name, in Persian
Edge
Plain
Comment
Elichpur (Hyderabad) was a feudatory state in India under sovereignty of the Nizams of Hyderabad.Today it is a city of about 112,000 people called Achalpur, in Maharashtra state.
From approximately 1775 to 1830 it issued a thick, undated copper Paisa.
The coin varied in size, however it usually weighed between 11 and 12 grams.
One side featured a crude lion, with its tail raised.
The other side had the mint name in Persian.
The hand-struck coin is typically somewhat off-center.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Asaf Jah IV/V, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1835 to 1869. During his reign, he implemented many reforms, including the introduction of a new currency, which this coin was a part of. The coin was made of copper and weighed 12.8 grams, which was a significant change from the previous currency that was used in the region. This coin was also unique in that it featured the name of the ruler in Urdu and Telugu, which was a departure from the traditional use of only Urdu on coins. These changes were an attempt to modernize the currency and make it more accessible to the people of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250 (1835) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Paisa - Asaf Jah IV / V 1250-1285 (1835-1869) coin.
