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1 Falus
| Issuer | Iran |
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| Year | 1684 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicting a standing Brahman bull (zebu) in profile, enclosed within an inner beaded circle. The bull motif, a symbol of strength and fertility, is rendered in low relief in the characteristic style of Safavid copper coinage. The beaded inner circle is itself surrounded by a decorative outer wreath border. The overall strike is typical of hammered copper production, showing irregular planchet edges and uneven surface texture. |
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| Reverse description | Reverse bearing a multi-line Persian inscription in the Nastaliq script, occupying the central field and recording the mint name, denomination, and regnal or hijri date. The legends are arranged in horizontal registers across the flan, with the text partially obscured due to the irregular strike and surface wear characteristic of hammered Safavid copper issues. The inscription provides the key administrative data identifying this coin within the Safavid monetary system. |
| Reverse script | Persian (nastaliq) |
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