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© Christopher Li (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - Talha b. Tahir Bukhara
209 (825) year| Copper | 2.32 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tahirid dynasty (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Talha ibn Tahir I (822-828) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 209 (825) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#197898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fals coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Tahirid dynasty, which was a period of significant cultural and scientific achievement in Greater Iran. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of Islamic art and architecture during that time.
