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Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II Hyderabad Feudatories - Wanparti, Nusratabad
1235 (1820) year| Silver | 11.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1235 (1820) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lettering: ۱۴ अ
Translation:
RY 14
Nagari "Aa"
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nusratabad (Fathpur) MintWanaparthy Samsthanam or Raja of Wanaparthy was a vassal of the Nizam of Hyderabad. He controlled the feudatory of Wanaparthy. It was one of the three important Samsthanams, the other two being Gadwal Samsthanam and Jatprole Samsthanam.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad Akbar II, who was the third son of the second Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam Ali Khan. He was known for his administrative skills and his efforts to modernize the state. The coin was minted in 1820, and it features the name of the ruler, Muhammad Akbar II, in Urdu script on one side, and the date 1235 (Islamic calendar) on the other side. The coin was made of silver and weighed 11.13 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions.
