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1/2 Paisa - Afzal-ad-Daula
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
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| Year | 1857-1869 |
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| Value | 1/2 Paisa (1⁄128) |
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| Obverse description | Central field occupied by a bold Arabic inscription in fluid calligraphic script, rendered in raised relief against a plain, unbordered field. The legend, characteristic of Hyderabad Nizam coinage of the mid-19th century, is disposed across the flan in a cursive style with decorative pellet ornaments flanking the lettering. The irregular flan, typical of hammered copper coinage of this series, imparts a raw, artisanal character to the overall design. Strike definition is moderate, with some weakness at the flan edges consistent with the hand-struck production technique. |
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| Reverse script | Arabic |
| Reverse lettering | سنه جلوس |
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