1 Rupee - Nizam Ali Khan (Aurangabad) 1227-1244 (1812-1829) front 1 Rupee - Nizam Ali Khan (Aurangabad) 1227-1244 (1812-1829) back
1 Rupee - Nizam Ali Khan (Aurangabad) 1227-1244 (1812-1829) photo
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1 Rupee - Nizam Ali Khan Aurangabad

 
Silver 11 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Princely state of Hyderabad
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1227-1244 (1812-1829)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1762-1950)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72017
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Sword

Edge

Plain

Comment

Aurangabad Mint. Weight varies 10.70-11.60 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nizam Ali Khan, who was the ruler of the Princely state of Hyderabad from 1812 to 1829. The coin is made of silver and weighs 11 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an inscription in Urdu, which was the official language of the Princely state of Hyderabad.