8 Annas - Mir Usman Ali Khan

€16,617.00
IssuerPrincely state of Hyderabad
Year1944
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Annas (1/2)
CurrencyRupee (1762-1950)
CompositionSilver (.818) (0.147 oz ASW)
Weight5.589 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1959
Reference(s) Y#62
Obverse descriptionCharMinar (FourMinarets) gateway A legend in Urdu:92 Asaf Jah (top), bahadur (left) Nizam Al-Mulk (right). `Ain` (Urdu alphabet for `O`, initial of `Osman` in the doorway). AH date below gateway
Obverse script
Obverse lettering٩٢ ١٣٦٣
(Translation: 92 (numerical representation of the word `Muhammad`) Asaf Jah, brave ruler of the realm (AH) 1363)
Reverse descriptionInside the circle, the value in numerals Outside the circle, a legend in Urdu: `34 Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad - Hyderabad`
Reverse script
Reverse lettering٨ ٣۴
(Translation: 8 (annas) Struck at Farkhanda bunyad, Hyderabad, in the (RY) 34th year of tranquil prosperity)
EdgeSecurity
Mint
Mintage1363 (1944)  - -
Catalog ID9791329330
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