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© Stacks Bowers
2 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Hyderabad Pattern
1320 (1902) year| Silver (.818) | 1.397 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1320 (1902) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Annas (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 1.397 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1959 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value inside of circle surrounded by year of reign.
Script: Urdu
Translation:
Two Annas
Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 35th year of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Plain Edge Variety
Comment
Pattern coin of modernized design that was released for circulation in 1905. Issued during the reign of Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan. Example pictured from the Yashoda Singh Collection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan (Hyderabad Pattern) 1320 (1902) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western architectural elements on its reverse side. The coin's design showcases a combination of arches, domes, and minarets, which are common features of Islamic architecture, along with elements of European Gothic architecture, such as the pointed arches and intricate tracery. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural diversity and rich history of the Princely state of Hyderabad, which was a major center of Islamic learning and culture in the Indian subcontinent during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
