© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Falus - Ghazi-ud-Din Haider Lucknow
| Copper | 11.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ghazi-ud-Din Haider (غازي الدين حيدر شاه) (1818-1827) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1236-1239 (1821-1824) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arms of Awadh taking up most of the flan: two fish facing one another below a katar surmounted by a crown, lion supporters with heads turned outwards each holding a pendant; the regnal year 3 between the fish at the bottom of the arms; around, off flan.
Persian legend above crest: "Dar al-Sultanat (lucknow - off flan)"/ below crest: "Sanah 3"
Lettering: ۳
Edge
Plain
Comment
- Weight varies from 11.70 - 11.90 gramsInteresting fact
The 1 Falus coin from the Kingdom of Awadh, issued during the reign of Ghazi-ud-Din Haider (1821-1824), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural elements on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region.
