© Marudhar Arts
© Marudhar Arts
⅛ Rupee - Wajid Ali Shah
| Silver | 1.4 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Wajid Ali (واجد علي شاه) (1847-1856) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1264-1268 (1848-1852) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms with crown below parosal. Two mermaids flanking each holding flag and crossed swords below. Regnal Year below.
Script: Persian
Translation: Mulk Awadh Baitus Sultanat Lakhnau
Edge
Plain
Comment
1/8 Rupee denomination, more uncommon than full rupees for Awadh. Two 1/8 Rupee types minted for circulation under Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. Weight varies between 1.3 and 1.5 grams, with diameter variation between 12 mm and 13mm. Other variation (KM357.2) has a larger Diameter.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah, who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Awadh and was known for his love of art, literature, and music. Despite his efforts to modernize the kingdom, Awadh was annexed by the British East India Company in 1856, and this coin was one of the last issues of the kingdom before its dissolution.
