Awadh, Nasir-ud-Din Haider, Silver Rupee (Suba Awadh Dar-Us-Saltana Lucknow Mint)

Ruler : Nasir-ud-Din Haider
Era : (1827-1837 AD)
Denomination : Silver Rupee 
Mint : Mulk Awadh Bait-us-Sultanat Lakhnau Mint
Weight : 11.10 grams approx
Diameter : 22.02 mm approx
Date On Coin : AH 1246 / RY 4 
Reference Number : KM # 205.2/MK # 8.47

Obverse :
Royal emblem of Awadh 'crowned flanked by rampant lions holding flag, two upright fish below', mint name 'suba Awadh dar-ul-saltana lucknoW'. 

Reverse :
Sikka zad bar seem wa zar az fazle haque zille ilah, nayib-e-mehdi Naseer ud din Haidar Badshah" with Hijri AH 1252.

Comment : 
Nasir-ud-Din Haider (1803–1837) was the second King of Awadh (Oudh), a princely state in northern India during the early 19th century. Known for his controversial and colorful reign, he ruled from 1827 to 1837. Nasir-ud-Din Haider became king after the death of his father, Ghazi-ud-Din Haider, in 1827. Nasir-ud-Din Haider died under mysterious circumstances on July 7, 1837, at the young age of 34. Many believed he was poisoned, as his sudden death triggered a power struggle within the Awadh court.