Summary
1 Falus coin, issued by Ata Muhammad Bamizai Khan in Kashmir; then under rule from Afghanistan
Hammered copper coinage struck at the Kashmir mint in the period 1223-1228 AH (1808-1813 AD)
See also: Kashmir, India
Obverse Description
Inscription in Persian, mostly off flan (Valentine gives: Khitta Kashmir Sanat (AH date))
Reverse Description
Inscription in Persian, mostly off flan (Valentine gives: Ya Shah Nur al din ya makdum with the translation: Oh! Shah Nur al din Oh! Master)
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Atta Muhammad Bamizai Khan, a governor of Kashmir under Mahmud Shah, declared independence in 1809 and issued coins under the name Nur al-din (light of religion). Kashmir remained under Afghan rule until conquered by the Sikhs in 1819.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr Erich Wodak, John Gartner, 24 Jan 1983
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Date Issued
1223-1228 AH
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
11
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.5 g (Weight)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
Valentine.104 cf. KH#601
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 11 Pages
[Book] Valentine, William H. 1914. Copper Coins of India. II., 240-241 Pages
