1 Fals - Anonymous (Kesh) ND (740-760) front 1 Fals - Anonymous (Kesh) ND (740-760) back
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1 Fals - Anonymous Kesh ND

 
Bronze 1.90 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Kesh (Southern Sogdiana)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
740-760
Value
1 Fals - 1⁄60 Dirham
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.90 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#198052
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Arabic legend.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ستو
درهم

Translation:
satun dirham
Sixty in one dirham

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Principality of Kesh, which was a small state that existed in the 8th century in the region of Southern Sogdiana, now modern-day Uzbekistan. Despite its small size, the Principality of Kesh was an important center of trade and commerce, and its coins were widely used in the region. The 1 Fals coin was likely used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the local economy.