1/8 Rupee - Wajid Ali Shah

Issuer Awadh
Year 1848-1852
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/8 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 12 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#357.1
Obverse description Lettering describing Ruler, State and AH Date.
Obverse script Persian
Obverse lettering Wajid Ali Shah, Nawab
Reverse description Coat of Arms with crown below parosal. Two mermaids flanking each holding flag and crossed swords below. Regnal Year below.
Reverse script Persian
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Mulk Awadh Baitus Sultanat Lakhnau)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1264 (1848) - Year 1 -
1264 (1848) - Year 2 -
1265 (1849) - Year 2 -
1266 (1850) - Year 3 -
1268 (1852) - Year 5 -
Numisquare ID 2200686710
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