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4 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II
1318 (1901) year| Silver (.818) | 2.794 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1318 (1901) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Annas (¼) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 2.794 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu:"35 Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad"
Lettering: ٣۵
Translation: Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 35th 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)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Annas coin from the Princely state of Hyderabad is that it was minted during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1884 to 1902. He was known for his efforts to modernize the state and promote education, and his reign saw significant development in the fields of agriculture, industry, and transportation. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.794 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists.
