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Fals square cartouche

Issuer Samarqand, City of
Year 1494-1496
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Currency Falus (1420-1785)
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Obverse script Arabic
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Reverse description Reverse field bears a multi-line Arabic inscription in bold raised relief, partially obscured by die wear and uneven striking. The legends are arranged within an informal layout without a formal cartouche border, surrounded by scattered pellet ornaments in the field. The surface shows characteristic roughness and patination of circulated hammered copper, with areas of green cuprite deposit visible. The script style is consistent with Timurid chancery Arabic lettering of the late 15th century.
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Mintage 899 (1494) - -
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