Fals- temp. Abaqa Tiflis Mint - Type 2

発行体 Ilkhanate
年号 1262
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Fals (1⁄60)
通貨 Dinar (1256-1388)
材質 Copper
重量 1.2 g
直径 17 mm
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 A#2137R , Bennett Geor#302
表面の説明 Kalima - written in three lines
表面の文字体系 Arabic
表面の銘文 لا اله الا الله وحد لا شریك ه
(Translation: There is no God But Allah Alone He has no associate)
裏面の説明 A rosette within a star.
裏面の文字体系
裏面の銘文
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND - Tiflis Mint -
660 (1262) - Tiflis Mint -
Numisquare ID 4996884990
追加情報

Historical Context: This copper fals, struck in 1262 at the Tiflis mint, emerges from the early reign of Abaqa Khan within the Ilkhanate. Though his formal enthronement as Ilkhan was in 1265, this coin signifies his burgeoning authority and control over territories like Georgia, succeeding his father Hulegu. The Ilkhanate, a powerful successor state of the Mongol Empire, governed Persia and adjacent regions. Copper fals were vital for local commerce, underpinning daily transactions across the vast Ilkhanid realm.

Artistry: The Fals-Type 2's design follows the established Islamic numismatic tradition of the Ilkhanate. Engravers, though anonymous, emphasized elegant Arabic calligraphy for the ruler's titles, mint, and date. Copper issues often allowed for more decorative elements or symbolic devices than precious metal coinage, yet the core focus remained clear epigraphic communication. Tiflis mint artisans likely conformed to broader Ilkhanid numismatic conventions, showcasing regional interpretation within a unified aesthetic.

Technical/Grading: Weighing 1.2 grams and measuring 17 millimeters, this copper fals displays traits typical of mass-produced fractional currency. Key high-points for preservation and grading include the clarity of the central inscription and any peripheral ornamentation. Technical strike qualities vary; off-center strikes, weak areas, and planchet irregularities are common due to rapid production methods. Well-struck examples, featuring full legends and minimal wear, are particularly sought after by collectors.

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