Falus - Safavid dynasty Shiraz mint

Issuer City of Shiraz (Iranian Cities)
Year 1262 (1846)
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Falus (0.2)
Currency Shahi (1501-1798)
Composition Copper
Weight 10.92 g
Diameter 21.3 mm
Thickness 3.6 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Album Islamic#3262 , Zeno cat#7500
Obverse description Lion Standing Right, sun rising across its back
Obverse script Persian
Obverse lettering فلوس شیراز ١٢۶۲
(Translation: Fulus Shiraz 1262)
Reverse description Stephen Album`s Checklist of Islamic Coins designates this coin as “Scarce” (S). Civic Copper.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint شیراز
Shiraz, Iran
Mintage ND - -
1262 (1846) - -
Numisquare ID 6977190470
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