© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Unknown Ruler Sharaf al-Din Muhammad? ND
| Copper | 1.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Burid dynasty (Great Seljuq) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1104-1154 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#390523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
...السلطان...الملك المعظم..
لااله الا الله وحده لاشريك له محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى
Unabridged legend:
al-sultan....al malik al mu' dham
la ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu Muhammad rasulullah arsalahu bil huda
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The ruler could possibly be Jamal al-Din Muhammad b. Buri, known only from a gold dinar from AH 533; however, that has not yet been confirmed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of the Burid dynasty, which was a Turkic dynasty that ruled over much of the Middle East and Central Asia during the 12th century. The Burid dynasty was known for its military campaigns and cultural achievements, and this coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and trade networks that existed during that time period.