Indian princely states › Awadh 1 Rupee (1847-1856) - Wajid Ali Lucknow Rare Silver Coin #V-442

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 an authentic 1 Rupee silver coin issued by the Kingdom of Awadh during the reign of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah (1847-1856), the last ruler of the Awadh princely state before its annexation by the British East India Company in 1856. Struck between Islamic Hijri years 1263-1272, this standard circulation coin weighs 11.34 grams with a diameter of 25 mm and thickness of 2.9 mm, crafted in coin alignment (↑↓). Wajid Ali Shah is remembered as a great patron of arts, music, and Kathak dance, and coins from his era reflect the opulence and cultural richness of Lucknow's court. This piece is a tangible relic from a pivotal period in Indian history, just before Awadh fell under colonial rule, making it historically significant beyond its numismatic value. Now demonetized and no longer in circulation, this rare silver rupee is highly sought after by collectors of Indian princely states coinage, historians, and numismatists interested in pre-colonial Indian currency. Its scarcity, silver composition, and direct link to Wajid Ali Shah's reign make it a valuable addition to any serious coin collection or investment portfolio.