Indian princely states › Awad 1 Rupee (1847-1856) - Wajid Ali Lucknow High Grade Rare Silver Coin #V-444

Description

Issuer	Kingdom of Awadh (Awadh, Indian princely states)
Shah	Wajid Ali (واجد علي شاه) (1847-1856)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1263-1272 (1847-1856)
Calendar	Islamic (Hijri)
Value	1 Rupee
Currency	Rupee (1605-1857)
Composition	Silver
Weight	11.34 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	2.9 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes

This is a genuine silver 1 Rupee coin issued by the Kingdom of Awadh under the rule of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah (واجد علي شاه), who reigned from 1847 to 1856. Struck between Hijri years 1263-1272 (1847-1856 CE) at the Lucknow mint, this standard circulation coin weighs 11.34 grams, measures 25mm in diameter, and has a thickness of 2.9mm, displaying classic coin alignment orientation. Wajid Ali Shah was the last independent ruler of Awadh, a princely state renowned for its rich Indo-Islamic culture, arts, and patronage of music and dance. His reign ended when the British East India Company annexed Awadh in 1856, making coins from this era historically significant relics of a fading Nawabi legacy just before British colonial dominance intensified in India. This particular piece is officially demonetized, adding to its status as a pure numismatic collectible rather than currency. Featuring inscriptions in Persian/Urdu script typical of Awadh coinage, this high-grade rare silver rupee is a wonderful addition for collectors of Indian princely states, Islamic coinage, or pre-1857 Indian history. Its condition and rarity make it a valuable piece for both serious numismatists and history enthusiasts seeking authentic artifacts from India's princely past.