Fals - Nasr b. 'Ali (Ferghana) 383-403 (993-1013) front Fals - Nasr b. 'Ali (Ferghana) 383-403 (993-1013) back
Fals - Nasr b. 'Ali (Ferghana) 383-403 (993-1013) photo
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Fals - Nasr b. 'Ali Ferghana

 
Copper 3.36 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Qarakhanid dynasty (Islamic states)
Khagan
Nasr ibn 'Ali (circa 993-1012)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
383-403 (993-1013)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (840-1212)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.36 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120396
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasr b. 'Ali, who was the ruler of the Qarakhanid dynasty, a powerful Islamic state that existed from the 9th to the 14th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which is a common feature of Islamic coins from that period. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.36 grams suggests that it was a relatively small coin, which was likely used for everyday transactions.