Summary
Copper 1 Falus coin issued by King Amjad Ali Shah for the Awadh Princely State, India
Struck in the period 1258-1262 AH (1843-1845 AD) at the Lucknow mint
Obverse Description
Persian legend (partly, including date, off flan) (Translation of full legend from Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta, Vol.IV p.45: Struck royal coin in the world through the help of God. Amjad Ali, monarch of the age, the refuge of the world, the shade of God.)
Reverse Description
At centre Arms: a fish surmounted by a crown between two curved swords; above, an umbrella; around, Persian legend (partly off flan or not struck up)
Edge Description
The edge is plain
Significance
This simplified coat of arms was only used on the coinage during the reign of Amjad Ali Shah.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 1982
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Date Issued
1258-1262 AH
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.78 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
KM#325
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 572 Pages
