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Fals - Muzaffar b. Muhammad Trefoil Knot
| Issuer | Emirate of Darband |
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| Year | 1160 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays a prominent trefoil knot or trilobate foliate ornament radiating outward from a central boss, with stylized leaf-like projections arranged symmetrically around the motif. Arabic inscription appears in the upper field above the central device. The flan is irregular and slightly ragged at the edges, consistent with hand-hammered medieval Islamic coinage. The overall style is characteristic of the provincial Caucasian Islamic mint tradition of the 6th century AH. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a multi-line Arabic inscription arranged in horizontal bands across the field, with the text set within a plain linear border. The legends are executed in a somewhat crude Kufic or early Naskh script typical of provincial Caucasian fulus of this period. Individual letter strokes are bold and slightly irregular, reflecting the hand-cut die workmanship. The flan edges are uneven and show characteristic hammer-struck flan preparation. |
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| Mintage | 555 (1160) |
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