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Fals - Ilyas al-Hajjaj Kharashkath

Issuer Qarakhanid Dynasty
Year 1014
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Currency Dinar (840-1212)
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Obverse description Central field bearing the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) arranged in three lines in Kufic script. The central inscription is encircled by two concentric annular legends, also in Kufic script, likely containing the names or titles of the issuing authority. The overall composition is contained within a circular border, typical of Qarakhanid copper coinage of the period.
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Reverse description Central field containing a four-line Kufic inscription within a circular border, recording the name and titles of the ruler Ilyas al-Hajjaj along with relevant administrative or religious formulae. A surrounding marginal legend in Kufic script encircles the central area, providing additional titulary or mint and date information in accordance with standard Qarakhanid fals typology.
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Mint Kharashkath
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