Summary
Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Sikandar Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Anonymous hammered Coinage struck in 1266 AH (1849-1850 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian giving the denomination
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian giving the date, 1266, and the mint name - Bhopal
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This type was struck between 1266 and 1282 AH but is only recorded or two years in the 1260's, 1266 and 1269.
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
1266 AH
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Issued By
Sikandar Begum - Bhopal Princely State, Bhopal, India, 1266 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
06
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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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.73 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Y#1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 588 Pages
