© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Abdullah Khan Yarkand ND
| Copper | 6.27 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Yarkand Khanate (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abdullah Khan (1635-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1667 |
| Value | 1 Fals |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.27 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#197700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Lettering:
فولوس
يارخان
Translation:
zarb yarkand
Minted in Yarkand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdullah Khan, who was the last ruler of the Yarkand Khanate, a Turco-Mongol khanate that existed in the 16th and 17th centuries in what is now Xinjiang, China. Despite being the last ruler, Abdullah Khan's reign saw the production of many coins, including this 1 Fals coin made of copper. This coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region at the time, showcasing a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian traditions.
