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1 Falus - Mahmud Shah Balkh mint
| Issuer | Afghanistan |
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| Year | 1813-1823 |
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| Currency | Local Rupees (1747-1891) |
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| Obverse description | Arabic script inscription in the field, rendered in bold raised lettering characteristic of Afghan hammered copper coinage of the early 19th century. The legend, occupying the majority of the flan, references the ruler Mahmud Shah and is surrounded by a dotted border. The irregular polygonal flan exhibits the typical uneven edges of hand-struck provincial coinage. The script is arranged in multiple registers across the field with additional marginal text. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicting a stylised flower or rosette flanked by two crossed swords, a common heraldic emblem on Afghan Durrani copper coinage. The design is boldly struck in high relief with strong, flowing lines. Marginal Arabic legends encircle the central device, with additional inscriptions indicating the mint name Balkh and the regnal authority. The irregular flan edge and characteristic pitting of the copper surface are consistent with hand-struck hammered production. |
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