© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Anonymous "Horse-hoof" or "Chopstick head" type ND
| Copper | 5.31 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Yarkand Khanate (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1635-1678 |
| Value | 1 Fals |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.31 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#197708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incomplete Arabic legend.
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are refered to as "horse-hoof" or "chopstick head" coins due to their rather weird three-dimensional shape. These are also thought to be the third type of coin struck by the Yarkand Khanate, and are reported to be struck from the mid- to late-period of the Yarkand Khanate.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "horse-hoof" or "chopstick head" design on one side, which was a common feature of coins issued by the Yarkand Khanate during this time period. This design is believed to have been inspired by the region's agricultural and nomadic traditions, and it sets the coin apart from other coins issued by the Chagatai Khanate.
