2 Paisa - Elichpur Hyderabad Feudatory 1250 (1835) front 2 Paisa - Elichpur Hyderabad Feudatory 1250 (1835) back
2 Paisa - Elichpur Hyderabad Feudatory 1250 (1835) photo
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2 Paisa - Elichpur Hyderabad Feudatory

1250 (1835) year
Copper 15.48 g 18.81 mm
Description
Issuer
Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory (Princely state of Hyderabad)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1250 (1835)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Paisa
Currency
Rupee
Composition
Copper
Weight
15.48 g
Diameter
18.81 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#70928
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Persian legend

Lettering: ۱۲۵۰

Translation: 1250 AH

Interesting fact

The 2 Paisa coin from Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory (Princely state of Hyderabad) made of Copper weighing 15.48 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam Afzal ad-Dawlah, who ruled from 1829 to 1857. This coin was part of the first coinage of the Hyderabad-Elichpur Feudatory, which was established in 1835, and it features the name of the Nizam and the year of minting in the Urdu language.