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Numismatic Supplement . [No. I, 1904.} 
Miscellaneous. 
7. A coronation medal of the first king of Ondh. PI. II. 
Obverse. —Bust of king, three quarters face in high relief, crowned 
and garlanded—within circular area—remaining ground occupied by 
flowered tracery—marginal legend in florid characters beginning under 
the king’s left shoulder. 
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Reverse. —Arms of the king in high relief within circular area. 
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Two lions rampant holding flags on each of which appears a fish. 
Between them a dagger ( katar) surmounted by a crown. Below the 
flags two fishes forming a circle, head to head below streamer. In right- 
hand corner of area the letter Marginal legend beginning opposite 
the right flag. 
Weight .—1,260 grs. Size 2 - 6". 
This interesting medal was obtained in Allahabad whither it had 
been brought from Jhunsi in the Allahabad district. It apparently 
commemorates the assumption by Ghaziuddin Haidar of regal dignity 
in October, 1819 (1234 A. H.). This monarch was the eldest son of 
Nawab Sa’adat Ali Khan of Awadh and had five years previously 
succeeded his father as Nawab Wazir. At this coronation ceremony the 
crown was delivered to the king by the British Resident. Gfhazi-uddin 
Haidar reigned as king of Awadh for eight years. One of the titles 
assumed by him at his coronation was Shah-i-Zaman, and this title 
appears on the medal. Beyond the «^*| ALw on the obverse, which 
doubtless refers to the first year of the newly assumed sovereignty, there 
is no date recorded, nor does the reversd legend appear to be a chrono¬ 
gram. The workmanship is of a high order, and the appearance on the 
medal of the king’s portrait contrary to orthodox custom indicates 
that the design was probably entrusted to some European artist. An 
oil-painting and a marble bust representing the king similarly dia¬ 
demed and arrayed are in the Lucknow Museum, but the name of the 
artist has in neither case been preserved. A second specimen is in the 
cabinet of Mr. R. Burn, C.S., and was also obtained in Allahabad. 
H. N. Wright, C.S. 
