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½ Rupee - Brijis Qadr
1229 (1814) year| Silver | 5.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Birjis Qadr (برجيس قدر) (1857-1858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1229 (1814) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fish, mint and Regnal Date.
Script: Persian
Lettering:
sana 26 julus
zarb Subah Awadh
Translation:
Year 26 of reign
Minted in Subah (Awadh)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight and dimensions can vary, but weight should be around 5.3 - 5.8 grams on average. The Brijis Qadr issues can de distinguished from the earlier originals as by the presence of the mintname Subah Awadh on the bottom of the reverse. This coin has the same lettering as the one rupee piece. Brijis Qadr becoming Nawab briefly during the Sepoy uprising in 1857-1858 as a response to the British East India Company's Siezure of Awadh under the doctrine of lapse. Following the British Capture of Awadh, the kingdom was dis-established.
Mk - 12.07
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupee coin from the Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) made of Silver weighing 5.4 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Nawab Brijis Qadr in 1229 (1814), which was a time of great cultural and economic prosperity in the region.
