1 Rupee - Ghazi ud-din Haidar (Banaras) 1234-1235 (1819-1820) front 1 Rupee - Ghazi ud-din Haidar (Banaras) 1234-1235 (1819-1820) back
1 Rupee - Ghazi ud-din Haidar (Banaras) 1234-1235 (1819-1820) photo

1 Rupee - Ghazi ud-din Haidar Banaras

 
Silver 11.34 g -
Description
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 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.34 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58222
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crown flanked by lions holding flag, two upside down fish below

Comment

Epithet; Weight varies between 10.7 to 11.6 grams

Interesting fact

The 1 Rupee coin from the Kingdom of Awadh, issued during the reign of Ghazi ud-din Haidar in 1234-1235 (1819-1820), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region.