Hyderabad ¼ Rupee – Mir Mahbub Ali Khan | Silver | Farkhanda Bunyad Mint | KM# Y15 | Almost Uncirculated | Very Scarce
A very scarce Hyderabad State Silver ¼ Rupee issued during the reign of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II (AH 1285–1329 / 1869–1911 AD), the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad. Struck at the Farkhanda Bunyad Hyderabad Mint, this coin weighs approximately 2.83 g and is catalogued as KM# Y15.
The obverse features the distinctive Persian letter “Mim” (م) representing Mahbub, along with the inscription Asaf Jah, Nizam-ul-Mulk, reflecting the authority of the Nizam and the Asaf Jahi dynasty. The reverse carries the traditional Hyderabad mint inscription “Zarb Julus Maimanat Manus Sana”, identifying the mint and regnal-year formula.
This attractive specimen is graded Toned Almost Uncirculated (AU), retaining excellent design detail with a pleasing natural tone. The combination of scarcity, silver composition, high grade and historical significance makes this an appealing piece for collectors of Hyderabad State coins, Nizam coinage, Indian Princely States and historic Indian silver coins.
Coin Specifications
- State: Hyderabad
- Ruler: Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II
- Reign: AH 1285–1329 / 1869–1911 AD
- Denomination: ¼ Rupee
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 2.83 g
- Mint: Farkhanda Bunyad, Hyderabad
- Catalogue: KM# Y15
- Obverse: Persian “Mim” for Mahbub; Asaf Jah, Nizam-ul-Mulk inscription
- Reverse: Zarb Julus Maimanat Manus Sana
- Grade: Toned Almost Uncirculated (AU)
- Rarity: Very Scarce