Summary
Copper 1/4 Anna coin issued by Shah Jahan Begam for the Bhopal Princely State
Hammered Coinage struck in 1285-1289 AH (1868-1873 AD) at the Bhopal mint.
Obverse Description
Legend in Persian giving the date, 128 (last numeral off flan), and denomination
Reverse Description
Within an ornate border, legend in Persian giving the mint name - Bhopal
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Recorded dates for this issue in the 1280's are: 1285, 1287, 1288 and 1289
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
1285-1289 AH
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Issued By
Shah Jahan Begam - Bhopal Princely State, Bhopal, India, 1285-1289 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
07
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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
18 mm (Length), 18 mm (Width), 7.56 g (Weight)
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Shape
Square with rounded corners
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References
Y#4
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 588 Pages
