Obverse © @Adilson
Obverse © @Adilson
1 Falus Uncertain
1263 (1847) year| Copper | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Afghan city (Afghan Cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1263 (1847) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Mint uncertain, this coin is an overstruck, only the date 1263 appears. Based on the date it could be, Balkh, Herat, Kabul and Qandahar.
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from Uncertain Afghan city (Afghan Cities) made of Copper weighing 4.3 g has an interesting fact that it was minted in 1263 (1847) during a time of political and economic change in Afghanistan, as the country was transitioning from a tribal society to a centralized state under the rule of Dost Mohammad Khan. This coin represents a significant moment in Afghanistan's history and serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.