2 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
| Copper | 3.9 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1322-1329 (1904-1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Pai (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Inside circle, legend in Urdu 'Du Pai'
Outside circle, legend in Urdu, (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad '
Script: Urdu
Lettering: ۴۰
Translation: Two pies, struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 40th 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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1322-1329 (1904-1911) from Princely state of Hyderabad made of Copper weighing 3.9 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western architectural styles in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Charminar, a famous monument in Hyderabad, while the reverse side features a portrait of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad at the time. This blend of styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Princely state of Hyderabad and its history of Islamic and European influences.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1322 (1904) //37 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1322 (1904) //38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1323 (1905) //38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1323 (1905) //39 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1324 (1906) //40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1325 (1907) //41 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1329 (1911) //44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pai - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan 1322-1329 (1904-1911) coin.
