Summary
Copper 1 Anna coin issued by Shah Jahan Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1303 AH (1885-1886 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) giving the name of Shah Jahan Begam
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) - giving the mint name, Bhopal, and the date, 1303
Significance
The Bhopal mint ceased operation after the British rupee was declared the only legal tender in 1897 during the reign of Shah Jahan Begam (Imperial Gazetieer, viii, 139). This type was produced at that mint between 1302 and 1309 AH.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1303 AH
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Issued By
Shah Jahan Begam - Bhopal Princely State, Bhopal, India, 1303 AH
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
5 mm (Depth), 27 mm (Outside Diameter), 31.02 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#18
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 589 Pages