Central Asia and Caucasia Late Central Asia Central Asian cities Samarqand, City of
Falus (bar) ND (1600-1800) front Falus (bar) ND (1600-1800) back
Falus (bar) ND (1600-1800) photo
© Sujit
Falus (bar) ND (1600-1800) front Falus (bar) ND (1600-1800) back
© Sujit

Falus bar ND

 
Copper 1.44 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
 City of Samarqand (Central Asian cities)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1600-1800
Value
 1 Falus
Currency
 Falus (1420-1785)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 1.44 g
Diameter
 16 mm
Shape
 Irregular (Bar)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#123515
Rarity index
 95%

Edge

Plain

Comment

Bar-Shaped Falus from 17th/18th Century, See also https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=44334 and https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=136984

Interesting fact

The Falus coin from the City of Samarqand (Central Asian cities) made of Copper weighing 1.44 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the 17th to 19th centuries in the region, and its design features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the area.