1945-46 India - Princely State of Hyderabad 5 Rupees - Z. Hussain Signature - PMG 35 Choice VF
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1945-46 India - Princely State of Hyderabad 5 Rupees - Z. Hussain Signature - PMG 35 Choice VF
Product Description:
A Masterpiece of Islamic Calligraphy and Princely Heritage
Secure a significant piece of Indian numismatic history with this 1945-46 Hyderabad 5 Rupee note. As the largest and most prosperous of the Princely States, Hyderabad maintained its own currency system, known as the Osmania Sicca, long after other states had adopted British Indian currency. This note represents the final "Series 7" design issued under the rule of the 7th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
Historic & Design Highlights:
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Obverse (Front): Features a complex arrangement of Urdu calligraphy set against an intricate green and multicolored guilloche pattern. The central panel states the denomination, while the circular watermark area remains clear.
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Reverse (Back): Showcases five circular medallions, each depicting the Charminar, the iconic 16th-century monument and mosque that serves as the symbol of Hyderabad.
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Signatory: Features the signature of Zahir Hussain, the Secretary of the Department of Finance.
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Printer: Security Printing Press, Nasik (SPN).
Item Details:
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Issuer: Government of H.E.H. the Nizam of Hyderabad.
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Denomination: 5 Rupees (Osmania Sicca).
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Date: ND (1945-46).
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Pick Number: PS-273d (Jhun&Rez 7.6.4).
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Serial Number: PQ 973434.
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Grading: PMG 35 Choice Very Fine.
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Condition Note: PMG has noted "Staple Holes at Issue" and "Spindle Hole." These are standard features of Indian and Princely State currency of this era; notes were often stapled into bundles at the bank or spindle-filed for accounting purposes.
Collector's Perspective: Hyderabad notes are the most popular among Princely State collectors due to their high production quality and stunning reverse designs. Finding a 5 Rupee note in Choice Very Fine condition is a great opportunity, as these smaller denominations saw heavy circulation. The inclusion of the Charminar on the reverse makes this a favorite for thematic collectors of architecture or Islamic art.
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