© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Rupee - Muhammad Ali Lucknow
| Silver | 11.05 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Muhammad Ali (محمد علي شاه) (1837-1842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1254-1258 (1838-1842) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1605-1857) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.05 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#127181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Translation: AH 1256
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee coin from the Kingdom of Awadh, minted during the reign of Muhammad Ali (Lucknow) in 1254-1258 (1838-1842), features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence on the region's currency.
