India, Awadh State, temp. Wajid Ali Shah, Lucknow Mint, AR Rupee, AH 1269 Year 6 = AD 1852 – RRR

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India, temp. Wajid Ali Shah, AH 1263-1272 / AD 1847-1856, Lucknow Mint, AR Rupee (silver,11.07,25mm), AH 1269 Year 6 = AD 1852 – lovely strike on a nice full flan
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Era/Ruler: Awadh State, time Wajid Ali Shah Mint/Date : Lucknow, AH 1269 Year 6 = AD 1852
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AR Rupee Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 11.07 g / 25 mm
Obv: Persian legend “struck in silver and gold” az fazl elahi “with recognition of God almighty”, zellallah Haqq “Shadow of God almighty’s truth and justice”, “long live” Sultan-e aalam “King of the world”, Wajid Ali Shah AH 1269.
Rev: Crown under a royal canopy (Baldacchino), flanked by two angles similar to mermaids holding flags, minted in the 6th year of prosperous reign
Ref: KM 365.3; MK 11.72 Rarity/Choice: Rare, EF / Superb
Note: Collectors value coins from the reign of Wajid Ali Shah for their historical significance and artistic beauty, offering a window into the cultural heritage of Awadh during the 19th century. This AR Rupee represents a fascinating chapter in the history of India, showcasing the fusion of Persian, Mughal, and indigenous influences that characterized the Awadh State under Wajid Ali Shah’s enlightened rule.