© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Muhammad Khan Yarkand ND
| Copper | 3.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Yarkand Khanate (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Muhammad Sultan (1590-1609) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1609 |
| Value | 1 Fals |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#197699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Lettering:
فولوس
يارخان
Translation:
zarb yarkand
Minted in Yarkand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad Khan, who was the last ruler of the Yarkand Khanate, a Turco-Mongol khanate that was part of the Chagatai Khanate. The Yarkand Khanate was known for its rich cultural heritage and its capital city, Yarkand, was an important center of trade and learning. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.01 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.
