Obverse
CharMinar (FourMinarets) gateway
Legend in Urdu :92 Asaf Jah (top), bahadur (left) Nizam Al-Mulk (right). ‘Ain’ (Urdu alphabet for “O”, initial of “Osman” in the doorway). AH date below gateway
Lettering:
٩٢
اصفجاہ
بهَادُر
نظامُ الملك
ء
ســـنہ١٣٣٠
Translation:
92 (numerical representation of the word ‘Muhammad’)
Asaf Jah, brave ruler of the realm (AH) 1330
Reverse
Inside circle, value in Urdu
Outside circle, legend in Urdu:”1 Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad – Hyderabad”
Lettering:
يَك روپيّہ
جُلوسِ مَيمِنت مَانوس ضَرِبَ فرخنده بُنَيَاد
حَیدرآبَادُ
🪙 **Authentic Hyderabad Nizam Silver Rupee** – Historic 1912-1925 issue under Mir Osman Ali Khan
🏛️ **Iconic Charminar Design** – Features the legendary Four Minarets gateway symbolizing Hyderabad's heritage
💎 **Pure Silver Treasure** – 81.8% silver composition, 11.178g, museum-quality minting
📜 **Pre-Independence Indian Rarity** – Scarce princely state currency from the final era before 1950 independence
⭐ **Highly Collectible** – Premium acquisition for numismatists and Indian history enthusiasts
🚀 **Future Rare Item** – Investment-grade historical artifact with enduring cultural significance
Description
| Issuer |
Princely state of Hyderabad  |
| Ruling authority |
Mir Osman Ali Khan (1911-1948) |
| Type |
Standard circulation coins |
| Years |
1330-1343 (1912-1925) |
| Calendar |
Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value |
1 Rupee |
| Currency |
Rupee (1762-1950) |
| Composition |
Silver (.818) |
| Weight |
11.178 g |
| Diameter |
30 mm |
| Thickness |
1.76 mm |
| Shape |
Round |
| Technique |
Milled |
| Orientation |
Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Own a piece of Indian princely state history with this exquisite 1 Rupee silver coin from the Hyderabad Nizam's reign. Minted between 1912-1925 (Islamic calendar 1330-1343) under the rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, this coin represents a fascinating era when princely states maintained their own currencies before Indian independence in 1950.
Crafted from 81.8% pure silver, this 11.178-gram coin features the iconic Charminar (Four Minarets) gateway on the obverse—the most recognizable symbol of Hyderabad—alongside traditional Urdu inscriptions honoring the Nizam's reign. The reverse displays the denomination and legendary inscription "Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farkhanda Bunyad" (Auspicious Reign, Royal Mint, Blessed Foundation), affirming Hyderabad's sovereignty.
This milled coin exemplifies numismatic artistry from India's pre-independence period, making it highly sought-after by collectors of Indian coins, Islamic numismatics, and historical currency enthusiasts. Each specimen tells the story of a magnificent princely state and its enlightened ruler, representing a rare window into India's complex colonial and post-colonial monetary history.
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