AWADH: Wajid Ali Shah, 1847-1858, AR rupee, Lucknow, AH1269 year 6, KM-365.3, a fantastic quality example! NGC graded MS66. Wajid Ali Shah (1822-1887) was the tenth and last Nawab of Awadh, holding the position for 9 years starting February 13, 1847. His kingdom, long protected by the British under treaty, was eventually annexed by the British bloodlessly on February 11, 1856, two days before the ninth anniversary of his coronation.
Estimate: 200-300 USD