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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
8 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan
| Silver (.818) | 5.589 g | - |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1312-1318 (1895-1901) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 8 Annas (½) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 5.589 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in Urdu: (RY) Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad"
Translation: Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 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 this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, who was the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1895 to 1901. The coin features his name and title in Urdu script on one side, and the other side features the denomination and the year of minting in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Hyderabad and the Indian subcontinent.
