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1 Falus - Ghazi-ud-Din Haider Lucknow
| Copper | 11.24 g | 24 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 | 1234-1235 (1819-1820) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#64252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 26 between the fish at the bottom of the arms;
Lettering: RY 26
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from the Kingdom of Awadh, issued during the reign of Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in 1234-1235 (1819-1820), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural elements on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region.
