Hyderabad
1000 Rupees
Hyderabad State, 1000 Rupees, Signed by Hyder Nawaz Jung, Tir Month, FE 1341/1931-32 AD, Sign. 2, S. No. AA93780, "Currency Note Sarkar-e-Aali", promise text in three lines "EK HAZAAR RUPYE SICCA OSMANIA" in words in the center, Siyaq in top left at the reverse, all in Urdu, (KJ & RR # 7.12.1), spindle holes, rust, stain, graded by PMG as 63 Choice Uncirculated, Extremely Rare.
Note: This grand-sized banknote is of the highest quality is amongst the most excellent specimens we have handled. It exhibits vibrant colours with a pleasing eye appeal. These were printed by Waterlow & Sons in London for India's largest and richest princely state Hyderabad, which was allowed to issue its own currency until the independence and re-unification of India.
Estimate: INR 150000 - 200000
Price realized | 240'000 INR |
Starting price | 150'000 INR |
Estimate | 200'000 INR |