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1 Falus - Wajid Ali Lucknow
| Copper | 11.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Wajid Ali (واجد علي شاه) (1847-1856) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1272 (1854-1856) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Parasol above crown, flanked by mermaids holding flag, crossed
swords below
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Falus coin from the Kingdom of Awadh is that it was issued during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah, who was the last ruler of the kingdom. He was known for his love of art, literature, and music, and his reign was marked by a cultural renaissance in the region. Despite his efforts to modernize and secularize the kingdom, Awadh was eventually annexed by the British East India Company in 1856, and the 1 Falus coin became a relic of a bygone era.
