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.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner
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Date Issued
1196 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
Silver
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.6 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#102.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800., 771 Pages
