Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah (AH 1263-1272 /1847-1856 AD), Bait-us-Sultanat Lakhnau Mulk Awadh Akhtarnagar Mint, Silver Nazarana Rupee, AH 1272 /9 RY, Rare year, "Ze tayeed-e-Ilah", Couplet, (KM # 365.3 /MK # 11.85).

Obv: a parasol above a crown and crossed swords below, flanked by mermaids holding flags, Persian legend "zarb Bait us sultanat Lakhnau Mulk Awadh Akhtarnagar sana 9 julus maimanat manus", Rev: Persian legend "sikka zad bar seem wa zar az fazl ze tayeed-e-ilah, zille haque Wajid Ali sultan-e- Alam Badshah", 

An exquisite Nazarana or presentation silver rupee of Awadh, struck in full entirety. Extremely rare in MS or mint state grades, with few, if any, examples graded by third-party services. A remarkable opportunity for collectors. complete toothed border visible, superb luster, struck in high relief, Beautiful toning, graded slabbed by NGC as MS 63, Extremely Rare.