India, Princely States, Awadh, Wajid `Ali Shah (A.H.1263-1272, A.D.1847-1856), gold Ashrafi, (10.70 g), Bait al-Sultanat Lakhnau Mulk Awadh Akhtarnagar Mint, issued AH 1264 (1847-8), year 2, (KM.378.3). Extremely fine and very rare, an unlisted date.
Ex Spink & Son London, October 3, 1978 by private purchase.