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Obverse: Iconic Charminar monument gate of Hyderabad with Ain monogram of Mir Osman Ali Khan
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Princely State of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan Full Silver Rupee — Famous Charminar Gateway (AH 1349 / RY 20)
SKU: PS-HYD-CHRM-1349• Ref: KM# Y63• Mint: Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad
₹4,500₹5,20013% OFF
Price includes GST & insured transit insuranceHistorical Background
Hyderabad was the premier 21-gun salute princely state. Unlike most other states whose currencies were replaced by British rupees, the Nizam retained his autonomous Osmania Sicca monetary system until police action in 1948.
Curator's Provenance Note:
“A highly desirable cabinet piece with intact fine details on the Charminar arches, balconies, and Arabic letter 'Ain' representing Asaf Jah dynasty inside the main portal.”
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Physical & Historical Archival Data
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Museum Numismatic Specifications
Verified StandardsHistorical PeriodPrincely India (Nizamate)
Dynasty / EmpireAsaf Jahi Dynasty (7th Nizam)
Monarch / RulerMir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur
Issuing Country / StateState of Hyderabad (Deccan)
DenominationOne Rupee (Osmania Sicca)
Gregorian Year1930 CE
Hijri / Regnal YearAH 1349 (Regnal Year 20)
Mint of MintageFarkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad
Composition / MetalSilver
Fineness / Purity0.818 Silver
Official Weight11.18 g
Diameter30.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Edge CharacteristicMilled / Reeded
Catalog Reference (KM# / Pridmore)KM# Y63
Authentication AuthorityIn-House Gallery Certified
Obverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Monumental gateway of Charminar with the Persian initial 'Ain' (for Asaf Jah) within the central archway.
Reverse Epigraphy & Iconography
Persian legend detailing Nizam's imperial titles, denomination and date.
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