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1/2 Rupee - Muhammad Akbar II of Gadwal Hyderabad Feudatory
| Issuer | Princely state of Hyderabad |
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| Year | 1820 |
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| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
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| Obverse description | Bold Arabic script legend occupying the majority of the flan, identifying the ruler Muhammad Akbar II, with the regnal date partially off flan as is typical of hammered coinage of this type. In the lower portion of the field, a decorative plant motif is rendered in relief, comprising a central stem with spreading branches bearing small globular fruits or berries, a characteristic device associated with Gadwal feudatory issues. The irregular flan and strongly struck calligraphic lettering are consistent with the hand-hammered production technique of the period. |
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| Reverse description | Arabic script legend occupying the upper portion of the flan, recording the regnal or Hijri date. A prominent countermark is applied to the lower half of the field below a horizontal dividing line, consisting of a bold cursive Arabic character, likely denoting authenticity or re-validation by the Gadwal feudatory authority. The flan is irregular in outline, with typical surface characteristics of a hammered silver coin. The countermark is deeply impressed and appears centrally placed within its designated zone. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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