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½ Ashrafi - Wajid Ali Banaras
| Gold | 5.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Wajid Ali (واجد علي شاه) (1847-1856) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1263-1271 (1847-1855) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Ashrafi (8) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah, who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Awadh. He was known for his love of art, music, and literature, and his court was a center of culture and learning. Despite his efforts to modernize and secularize Awadh, the kingdom was annexed by the British East India Company in 1856, and Wajid Ali Shah was exiled to Calcutta. This coin, made of gold and weighing 5.67 grams, is a rare and valuable artifact from a pivotal moment in Indian history.
