Summary
Copper 1/2 Anna coin issued by Shah Jahan Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1286-1289 AH (1869-1872 AD) at the Bhopal mint
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) giving the date, 128[?] and denomination
Reverse Description
Legend in Persian (partly off flan) giving the mint name - Bhopal
Significance
Recorded dates for this anonymous issue are: 1286, 1289, 1299 and 1300. This example has been attributed to 1286-1289 as the last numeral of the date is missing.
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
1286-1300 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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Axis
05
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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), 15.51 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Y#5
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 588 Pages
