© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - "½ Dangi" - Shahrukh Mirza Samarqand mint - Countermarked type
823 (1420) year| Copper | 4.82 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Timurid Empire (Mongol States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 823 (1420) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (7⁄120) |
| Currency | Dinar (1370-1507) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.82 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#304203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic inscriptions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shahrukh Mirza, who was a prominent ruler of the Timurid Empire and known for his military campaigns and cultural achievements. The coin features a unique countermark, which was added to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. The countermark includes the name of the mint, Samarqand, and the year of issue, 823 (1420), which makes it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
