Catalog
| Issuer | Hyderabad-Kankurti Feudatory (Princely state of Hyderabad) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1164 (1751) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.46 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
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| Obverse description | Triple Line Persian Legend. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Persian |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Mint name and Year |
| Reverse script | Persian |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1164 (1751) - Year One - Ahad |
| Numisquare ID | 6700551138 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 1 Rupee silver coin, minted in 1164 AH (1751 CE) by the Kankurti Feudatory of Hyderabad, encapsulates a pivotal moment in Indian history. Issued in the name of the nominal Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur (r. 1748-1754), it reflects the accelerating decline of Mughal authority. During this period, powerful regional states like Hyderabad asserted autonomy, while their feudatories, such as Kankurti, issued coinage under their own mint names. Signifying layered decentralization of power and the emergence of local sovereignty, it records empire fragmentation.
Artistry: The design of this Kankurti Rupee adheres to