1 Fals - Yazīd ibn Ghūrak Samarqand; Istikhan
160 (777) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Samarqand (Samarqand Sogd) |
|---|---|
| King | Yazīd ibn Ghūrak (751-783) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 160 (777) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals = 1⁄130 Dirham |
| Currency | Dirham (751-783) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic word surrounded by Arabic legend.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
بسم الله ضريبة هذا الفلس بإستخا سنه ١٦٠
سنه
١٦٠
Translation:
bism allah duriba hadha al-fals be-Istikhan sanah 160 / sanah 160
In the name of God, this fals was struck in Istikhan, year 160 / Year 160
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was struck when Yazīd ibn Ghūrak was in power, so the Sogdian name may be his.The original readings of this coin said year 130, but corrected readings reveal year 160. Around that date, the Ikhshids (Governors/Kings) of Samarqand resided at Istikhan as a reult of an invasion, so this coin could have been a result of the re-location.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Yazid ibn Ghorak, who was a powerful amir (prince) of the Samanid Empire, which was a Persian dynasty that ruled parts of Central Asia and Afghanistan from the 9th to the 11th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler, the date of issue, and the mint location, which in this case is Samarkand. The use of Arabic script and the Islamic calendar date suggest that the coin was issued during a period of Islamic rule in the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze suggests that it was a widely circulating coin used for everyday transactions.