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| Issuer | Awadh |
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| Year | 1854-1856 |
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| Thickness | 4 mm |
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| Obverse lettering | واجد علی شاہ |
| Reverse description | A royal parasol (chhatri) displayed above a crown at center, flanked symmetrically by two mermaids each holding a flag or banner, with crossed swords below the crown. This heraldic composition served as the royal arms of the Kingdom of Awadh under Wajid Ali Shah, combining Mughal and Indo-Persian regal symbolism. The design elements are arranged in a formal, emblematic layout filling the coin's field. |
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| Mint | Lucknow |
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