Obverse © @Adilson
Obverse © @Adilson
Falus
| Copper | 6.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Herat (Afghan Cities) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Mohammad Jakub Khan (1878-1879) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1297 (1879-1880) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#433739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
هرات
فلوس
ضرب
۱۲۹۶
Translation:
Herat
Falus
zarb
1296
Comment
Barakzai dynasty, Civic Copper, at time of Muhammad Yaqub Khan Mohammadzai.
Muhammad Yaqub Khan, was Amir of Afghanistan from February 21 to October 12, 1879. He was a Pashtun and the son of the previous ruler, Sher Ali Khan. Muhammad Yaqub Khan was appointed as the governor of Herat province in 1863. In 1870, he decided to rebel against his father but failed and was imprisoned in 1874.
Interesting fact
The Falus coin from the City of Herat (Afghan Cities) made of Copper weighing 6.2 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange in the region during the 19th century, specifically between 1879-1880. It was a standard circulation coin during that time and was made of copper, which was a widely used material for coins in those days. Despite its age, this coin remains an important piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
