1⁄16 Rupee - Amjad Ali (Lucknow) 1262 (1846) front 1⁄16 Rupee - Amjad Ali (Lucknow) 1262 (1846) back
1⁄16 Rupee - Amjad Ali (Lucknow) 1262 (1846) photo
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1⁄16 Rupee - Amjad Ali Lucknow

1262 (1846) year
Silver 0.76 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states)
Shah
Amjad Ali (أمجد علي شاه) (1842-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1262 (1846)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1⁄16 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.76 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#101857
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Parasol above crown and fish

Edge

Plain

Comment

1/16 Rupee = 1 Anna

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Amjad Ali, who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Awadh in the mid-19th century. The coin's design features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region at the time.