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Fals - Tahir b. 'Abd Allah al-Shash
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Tahirid dynasty (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Tahir II ibn 'Abd Allah (845-862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-241 (855-856) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#232762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Kalima continued in 3 lines; above, lillah; below, al-Mutawakkil 'Ali Allah ('Abbasid caliph); Qur'an 9:33 in margin
Comment
- citing al-Mutawakkil ‘alā Allah and Abū ‘Abd Allah -Https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=19180
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic Persian designs. The obverse side of the coin bears the name of the ruler, Tahir b. 'Abd Allah, in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Persian mythological creature, the "Lion of Andimeshk," which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persia. This blending of cultures and designs reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Tahirid dynasty and its efforts to integrate the traditions of the past with the Islamic present.
