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1 Ashrafi - Brijis Qadr Najibabad
1229 (1857-1858) years| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Birjis Qadr (برجيس قدر) (1857-1858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1229 (1857-1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#30163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin from the Kingdom of Awadh is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in India. The coin was minted in 1229 (1857-1858) during the reign of King Brijis Qadr, who was a key figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or the Sepoy Mutiny. This rebellion was a widespread uprising against the rule of the British East India Company in India, and it ultimately led to the dissolution of the company and the direct rule of India by the British Crown. The fact that this coin was minted during this time period highlights the complex and tumultuous history of India during the 19th century.