Obverse © @Adilson
Obverse © @Adilson
Broad fals ND
| Bronze | 5.9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Tribal federation of Aq Qoyunlu |
|---|---|
| Bey | Uzun Hasan (1452-1478) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1452-1469 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1378-1501) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse right with floral arabesque around, inside central circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: اوزون حسن
Translation: Uzun means "tall" in Oghuz Turkic
Comment
Hasan ruled between 1452 and 1478, and would preside over the territorial apex of the confederation, when it included parts or all of present-day Iraq, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, Transcaucasia, and Syria. Abarquh (Abarkuh) (ابركوه) is a city in the Central District of Abarkuh County, Yazd Province, Iran, serving as the capital of both the county and the district.
According to Album, the broad type fals was struck until about AH 873, then replaced by the smaller, thicker style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of the Aq Qoyunlu confederation.
