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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Falus - Ibrahim Khalil Khan
1198 (1784) year| Copper | 4.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Karabakh Khanate (Caucasian Khanates) |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ibrahim Khalil Khan (1759-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1198 (1784) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Bisti (0.05) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#399079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic text within circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: فالوس ضرب بناه اباد ١١٩٨
Translation:
Falus zarb Panahabad 1198
Falus struck at Panahabad [in] 1198.
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Falus coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Caucasian architectural styles on its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a mosque, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a Caucasian-style palace, reflecting the cultural influences of the Karabakh Khanate.
