© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Malik Aram Citing Abbasid caliph al-Muqtafi billah ND
| Copper | 2.25 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Proto-Qarakhanid people (Semirechye) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1136-1160 |
| Value | 1 Fals = 1⁄130 Dirham |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#386620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
While the Cash pieces of Malik Aram are found in Eastern Kazakhstan, these types have been found near Bukhara. A mint and date might be on these pieces, but on the two examples known, they would be off flan. For more information, see Zeno:https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=257930
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in ancient times due to its durability and affordability.