Falus - Anonymous Isfahan

Issuer	City of Isfahan (Iranian Cities)
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Value	1 Falus (0.2)
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Obverse description	A peacock displayed in profile facing right occupies the central field, rendered in a bold and stylized manner characteristic of Safavid-era copper coinage. A floral motif, likely a rosette or palmette, is positioned atop the peacock's back, serving as a decorative device. The design is struck on an irregularly shaped hammered flan with notable surface texture. The Persian inscription identifying the mint appears in the field, integrated with the figural design. The overall artistic style reflects the provincial die-cutting tradition associated with the Isfahan mint.
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Obverse lettering	فلوس اصفهان (Translation: Fulus Isfahan)
Reverse description	The reverse of this Isfahan fulus (Album #3237) is undated and bears no primary figural or epigraphic design, consistent with the anonymous type. According to Stephen Album's Checklist of Islamic Coins, Album #3237 represents a normal strike from the Isfahan mint, while Album #3237A designates a prestigious strike produced on specially prepared broad flans, typically round but occasionally hexagonal or octagonal, struck with greater care on wider and heavier planchets. The prestigious strikes were commonly issued holed, indicating their use for decorative or ornamental purposes rather than general circulation. Album #3237 is rated Scarce (S), while Album #3237A is rated Rare (R). The production of these prestige strikes is documented from the 1080s to the 1130s AH.
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