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Fals - Nasr b. 'Ali Ferghana mint
| Issuer | Qarakhanid dynasty |
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| Year | 993-1013 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse description | Central field features an Arabic inscription arranged in multiple lines within a circular border, bearing the religious formula and ruler's name. The legend is enclosed by a dotted inner circle, with a further circular marginal inscription running along the periphery of the coin. The die-work is characteristic of Qarakhanid hammered copper coinage, with irregular flan edges and bold, slightly worn script. Surface shows typical green patina consistent with copper alloy burial finds from Central Asia. |
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| Reverse description | Central field depicts a mounted horseman in profile facing right, a common device on Qarakhanid fals coinage symbolizing royal and military authority. The rider is shown with stylized detail on an irregularly shaped flan, surrounded by a dotted inner circle. A marginal Arabic legend encircles the design, recording the mint name Farghana and AH date. The execution is characteristic of hammered provincial copper coinage of the eastern Islamic world, with bold relief and natural wear throughout. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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