© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Hyderabad Pattern
1322 (1904) year| Silver (.818) | 5.589 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mahbub Ali Khan (1869-1911) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1322 (1904) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 8 Annas (½) |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver (.818) |
| Weight | 5.589 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1959 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#418802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value inside of circle surrounded by year of reign.
Script: Urdu
Translation:
Eight Annas
Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 38th year of tranquil prosperity
Edge
Reeded Edge Variety
Comment
Reeded edge Pattern variety of new issue coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Annas - Mir Mahbub Ali Khan (Hyderabad Pattern) 1322 (1904) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design was influenced by the Indo-Saracenic style, which was popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in India, and it showcases a combination of Islamic arches and domes, along with European-style columns and pediments. This blend of styles reflects the cultural diversity and rich history of the Princely state of Hyderabad, where the coin was minted.
