Summary
Copper 1/2 Anna coin issued by Shah Jahan Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1305 AH (1887-1888 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) giving the name Shah Jahan Begam
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian giving the date, 1305 and 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)
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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
1305 AH
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Issued By
Shah Jahan Begam - Bhopal Princely State, Bhopal, India, 1305 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
04
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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
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 15.37 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Y#17
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 589 Pages
