© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
4 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
| Silver (.818) | 2.794 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1323-1329 (1905-1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Annas (¼) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 2.794 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Inside circle, legend in Urdu 'Chahar Aana'
Outside circle, legend in Urdu:"43 Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad"
Lettering: ۴۳
Translation:
Four Annas
Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 43rd year of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Reeded
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)
Y#38.1 - Type I signature
Y#38.2 - Type I signature mule - rare (reverse is from gold ashrafi and is a different design)
Y#38.3 - Type II signature
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 1905 to 1911. The coin features his name and title in Urdu script on one side, and the other side features the symbol of the Princely state of Hyderabad, which is a shield with two lions and a crown on top. This coin was made of silver with a purity of .818 and weighs 2.794 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Hyderabad and the Indian subcontinent.
