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1⁄16 Rupee - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
| Silver (.818) | 0.7 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1299-1321 (1882-1903) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1⁄16 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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 1882 to 1903. During his rule, the state of Hyderabad underwent significant modernization and development, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the 1/16 Rupee coin made of silver. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, providing a glimpse into the history and legacy of the Princely state of Hyderabad.
