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Fals Countermark "Dangi zarb Andijan" on Bukhara mint fals
832 (1429) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Andijan (Central Asian cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 832 (1429) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (7⁄120) |
| Currency | Dinar (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#404783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, "Dangi zarb Andijan," which translates to "stamp of Andijan" in Persian. This countermark was applied to the coin at the Bukhara mint, indicating that it was issued by the city of Andijan in Central Asia. The use of a countermark was a common practice in ancient times to verify the authenticity of coins and to indicate their origin.