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Falus Leaf and two swords
| Issuer | Herat, City of |
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| Year | 1809-1811 |
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| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄64) |
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| Obverse description | Central device consisting of a stylized leaf flanked by two curved swords, their blades arching outward symmetrically around the leaf motif to form an oval or crescent-like frame. The design is executed in bold, low relief characteristic of hammered Afghan copper coinage. A beaded border encircles the entire composition, following the irregular flan edge. The field surrounding the central motif is plain and slightly uneven due to the hand-struck technique. |
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| Reverse description | Multi-line Arabic inscription in Naskh script occupying the entire field, recording the denomination, mint name, and regnal or Hijri date. The bold, deeply struck calligraphic characters are typical of Herati mint copper issues of this period. The inscription reads 'falus Herat zarb' with the date distributed within or around the legend. The irregular flan and hammered technique result in partial legend loss near the edges on some specimens. |
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| Reverse lettering | فلوس هرات ضرب (Translation: falus Herat zarb) |
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