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1 Falus - Ata Muhammad Bamizai Khan Kashmir
| Copper | 7.67 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kashmir Valley (Afghan States) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Ata Muhammad Bamizai Khan (1808-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1225-1228 (1810-1813) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.67 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ata Muhammad Bamizai Khan, who was the ruler of the Kashmir Valley in the early 19th century. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in both the Islamic calendar (1225-1228) and the Gregorian calendar (1810-1813), reflecting the blending of Islamic and Western influences in the region during that time.