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.

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