Fals - Qizil Arslan 'Uthman Countermarked ND
| Copper | 7.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ildegizid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Governor | Qizil Arslan (1186-1191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1186-1188 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"1901A AE Fals, countermarked qizil arslan on worn or barely identified earlier fals (Zeno-60175)
RRR [Extremely Rare]"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is the name "Qizil Arslan 'Uthman" in Arabic script, which indicates that the coin was issued by the Ildegizid dynasty during the reign of Qizil Arslan 'Uthman (1186-1188). This countermark was likely added to the coin to verify its authenticity or to indicate its origin.
