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1 Ashrafi - Amjad Ali Lucknow
| Gold | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Amjad Ali (أمجد علي شاه) (1842-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1258-1263 (1842-1847) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Parasol above crown and fish, flanked by curved swords
Comment
Weight varies: 10.70-11.40 gramsAmjad Ali Shah (Hindi: अमजद अली शाह, Urdu: امجد علی شاہ) (b. c. 1801 – d. 13 February 1847) was the fourth King of Oudh from 7 May 1842 to 13 February 1847.[3][4]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin from the Kingdom of Awadh is that it was made of gold and weighed 11 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
