Falus - Anonymous Isfahan

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IssuerCity of Isfahan (Iranian Cities)
Year
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Falus (0.2)
CurrencyShahi (1501-1798)
CompositionCopper
Weight8.17 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#3237
Obverse descriptionRam facing left.
Obverse scriptPersian
Obverse letteringصزب فلوس اصفهان ١٢٧١
(Translation: Fulus struck in Isfahan 1271)
Reverse descriptionStephen Album`s Checklist of Islamic Coins notes that Album # 3237 is a normal strike from the Isfahan mint, but that Album # 3237A is a prestigious strike from the Isfahan mint.  “From the 1080s to the 1130s, some Isfahan fulus were struck on specially prepared broad flans, usually round but occasionally hexagonal or octagonal. They bore the same designs as the normal strikes, but were much more carefully struck on much broader and usually heavier planchets. They are commonly found holed, as they were intended for decorative purposes.”  Album # 3237 is designated as Scarce (`S`).   Album # 3237 A is designated as Rare (`R`).
Reverse script
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Edge
Mintاصفهان
Isfahan, Iran
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID6694663960
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