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1 Ashrafi - Wajid Ali Banaras
| Gold | 11.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Wajid Ali (واجد علي شاه) (1847-1856) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1263-1268 (1847-1852) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Ashrafi (16) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 11.26 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#60331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ashrafi coin from the Kingdom of Awadh is that it was made of gold and weighed 11.26 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time.
