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AV Mohur - Nawab Sayyid Shah Khair al-Din Hyderabad; Feudatories of Kalyani
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
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| Year | 1811 |
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| Weight | 11.07 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the mint name in bold Arabic script occupying the upper field, accompanied by the letter Kha (خ) as an identifying initial. Below and to the right, a roaring tiger is depicted in profile facing right, rendered in a vigorous, stylized manner characteristic of Hyderabadi feudatory coinage. The feline figure displays an open mouth and raised forepaw, conveying power and authority. The overall composition is bold and loosely arranged, consistent with hammered gold coinage of the Kalyani feudatory issue. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears the Kalima Tayyiba, the Islamic profession of faith, rendered in bold and flowing Arabic calligraphy filling the central field. The inscription is executed in a large, sweeping naskh or thuluth style, typical of Mughal-influenced Indian gold coinage. Additional marginal legends in Arabic script are present around the periphery of the flan. The lettering is deeply struck and dominates the entire reverse surface, leaving little open field visible. This devotional inscription reflects the Islamic character of the issuing authority. |
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| Mintage | 1226 (1811) |
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