Summary
Copper 1 Anna coin issued by Shah Jahan Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1287 AH (1870-1871 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Within a border of beads, legend in Persian giving the date, 1287 and the denomination
Reverse Description
Within a border of beads, legend in Persian giving the mint name - Bhopal
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The Bhopal mint ceased operation after the British rupee was declaired the only legal tender in 1897 during the reign of Shah Jahan Begam (Imperial Gazetieer, viii, 139)
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
1287 AH
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Issued By
Shah Jahan Begam - Bhopal Princely State, Bhopal, India, 1287 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
09
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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), 26 mm (Outside Diameter), 30.12 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Y#6
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 598 Pages
