© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Anonymous Nakhshab ND
| Bronze | 2.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nakhshab (Southern Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 750-760 |
| Value | 1 Fals = 1⁄60 Dirham |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounding blank space.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: محمد رسول الله
Translation:
muhamad rasul allah
Muhammad is the messenger of God
Edge
Plain
Comment
While this coin appears to be an early Islamic one, it was issued by the native rulers of Nakhshab as a tribute to the Arabs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Principality of Nakhshab, which was a small state that existed in the 8th century in what is now modern-day Uzbekistan. Despite its small size, the Principality of Nakhshab was an important center of trade and commerce, and its coins were used widely in the region. The 1 Fals coin was likely used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the local economy.