© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Anonymous Urdu mint; military camp ND
| Copper | 11.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Urdu Camp (Iranian Cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1649 |
| Value | 1 Fals = 1⁄130 Dirham |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The Urdu Mint is a mint for a military camp, which these coins would have circulated within, comparable to the civic coppers.Interesting fact
The 1 Fals coin from the Urdu mint, which was produced during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), features a unique blend of Persian and Arabic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Urdu legend "Sikka Zad-e-Haq" (meaning "the truthful mint") and the reverse side features the Arabic inscription "Al-Sultani al-Mu'azzam Shah Jahan" (meaning "the exalted king Shah Jahan"). This blend of languages and scripts reflects the cultural diversity of the Mughal Empire, which was known for its syncretic art and architecture.