Summary
Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Sikandar Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Anonymous hammered Coinage struck in period 1266-1269 AH (1849-1853 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) giving the denomination
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian giving the date ( mostly off flan but the bases of the numerals 26 can be seen) 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. Much of the numeral 6 can be sen on this example.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1266-1269 AH
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Issued By
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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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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.21 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