Summary

Silver 1/8 Rupee coin issued by King Muhammad Ali Shah for the Awadh Princely State, India
Struck in 1256 AH (1840-1841 AD) at the Lucknow mint

Obverse Description

Persian legend, mostly off flan but with last three numerals of the date [1]256 at left (Translation of full legend from Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta, Vol.IV p.41: With grace and benevolence struck coin in the world, Muhammad Ali, Emperor of the Age)

Reverse Description

Centre of the new Arms (the full Arms were: In the centre one fish; supporters two women with hands holding a crown above the fish and standing on a scroll) around, off flan, Persian legend

Edge Description

The edge is plain

Significance

Muhammad Ali Shah came to the throne after British intervention as Nasir-ud-Din Haidar had died (of poisoning) without a successor. Muhammad introduced the new Arms which are featured on the reverse of this coin.

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