© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals "Qirtas" - Taj al-Muluk Buri ND
| Copper | 6.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Burid dynasty (Great Seljuq) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Taj al-Muluk Buri (1128-1132) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1128-1132 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
A “Qirtas” is a broad copper fals struck on a sheet of copper and generally cut into squares. This one, being struck on a round flan, is an extremely rare variety.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Taj al-Muluk Buri, who was the son of Muhammad I Tapar, the founder of the Great Seljuq Empire. Taj al-Muluk Buri ruled from 1128 to 1132 and was known for his military campaigns against the Crusader states and his efforts to consolidate the Seljuq Empire's power in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, with the use of Arabic script and Islamic symbols.
