Hyderabad AH 1323(39) 4 annas
This specimen was lot 31574 in Heritage sale 3107 (Chicago, May 2023), where it sold for $5,520. The catalog description[1] noted, "India: Hyderabad. Mir Mahbub Ali Khan II Proof 4 Annas AH 1323 Year 39 (1905) PR66 NGC, Hyderabad mint. Type 1. Reeded edge. A scintillating example of the type and one whose visual character elevates this absolute rarity, awash in lavender and peach tones muting what would otherwise be deep reflectivity. The only certified Proof of this date and certainly a great find when witnessed so fine." The princely state of Hyderabad was one of the last absorbed into the Republic of India in 1948. It was also the largest state and residence of the last remnant of Mughal suzerainty in central India. This type was issued under Mir Mahbub Ali Khan for years 39 and 43. This type is not recorded in proof.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.79 g, 0.818 fine silver, 20 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM Y38.1 (unlisted in Proof).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3107, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2023.
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