Western Liao dynasty 1 Fals - Yelü Dashi, 531 – 538
Information
Country
Western Liao dynasty
Western Liao dynasty
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Fals - Yelü Dashi
Year
531 – 538
Ruler
Yelü Dashi "Dezong" (耶律大石)
(1124–1143)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.59
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Fals - Yelü Dashi from Western Liao dynasty. Issued from 531 to 538. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.59 g.
- Obverse
- Part of the first Sunni Kalima with the date formula in a square around the margin and the Arabic name Sa'd above. (There is no god but Allah alone with no partner. In the name of God, this dirham struck in 538 AH.)
- Reverse
- The second part of the first Sunni Kalima, citing caliph al-Muqtafi (reigned AH 530-555) and a shortened version of Qur'an IX, 33 in two solid circles. (Muhammad is the messenger of God, caliph al-Muqtafi; He sent him with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it, etc.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 (1143) | — | |||
| 531 (1137) | — | |||
| ND (1124-1143) | — |
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