This rare pair of Silver Rupees hails from the Indian Princely State of Awadh during the reigns of Amjad Ali Shah and Ghazi-ud-din Haider, dating to AH 1258-1263 (1842-1847 AD). The coins bear the inscriptions "AH 1261/3 RY" and "AH 1236/2 RY" respectively, with the date appearing below the word "ilah." Minted at the Lakhnau Mint, these coins represent the era of Mulk Awadh under the rule of the kings.
**Key Features:**
- **Type:** Silver Rupees
- **Issuers:** Amjad Ali Shah and Ghazi-ud-din Haider
- **Reign:** AH 1258-1263 (1842-1847 AD)
- **Obverse Inscription:** "ilah" with the respective dates AH 1261/3 RY and AH 1236/2 RY
- **Reverse Inscription:** "Mulk Awadh Bait us Sultanat," indicating the Awadh Princely State, with the mention of the Lakhnau Mint.
- **Reference:** KM 336/165.2
- **Historical Context:** These coins provide insight into the monetary system and administrative structure of the Awadh Princely State during the mid-19th century.
- **Numismatic Rarity:** Highly sought-after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
**Comments:**
The pairing of these Silver Rupees from the Awadh Princely State under the reigns of Amjad Ali Shah and Ghazi-ud-din Haider offers a glimpse into the rich numismatic heritage of the region. Their association with the Lakhnau Mint adds further intrigue to their historical value.
- Indian Princely State of Awadh
- Silver Rupees of Amjad Ali Shah and Ghazi-ud-din Haider
- AH 1258-1263 (1842-1847 AD) coinage
- Lakhnau Mint coins
- Numismatic rarity from Awadh
