Summary

Silver 1/2 Rupee coin issued by the Nawab Wazir of Awadh Asaf-Ud-Dowlah in the name of Shah Alam II the Mughal emperor
Struck in 1196 AH (1781-1782 AD) at the Lucknow mint

Obverse Description

Part of a Persian legend in the name of Shah Alam II, with the date 1196

Reverse Description

Persian legend with the frozen regnal year 23, fish and parasol

Edge Description

The edge is plain.

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