Need Help Identifying a bronze Islamic Coin Found in Badakhshan, Afghanistan

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Hello,
I am seeking assistance in identifying this copper coin that was recently found in Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Below are the details of the coin, along with some observations:

1. Material: Copper
 

2. Weight: Approximately 2-3 grams
 

3. Diameter: 22 millimeters
 

4. Shape: Circular with slight irregularities on the edges
 

5. Design Details:

On one side, there is the inscription "لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله" (La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah), which translates to "There is no deity but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God."

The other side features "الملک...", which may continue with text like "الملک لله" (The kingdom belongs to God) or include the name of a ruler or dynasty, though it is unclear due to wear and tear.

The coin has a circular border and what seems to be ornamental or geometric patterns around the edges.

 

6. Condition: The coin shows signs of age and wear, making some inscriptions hard to read.
 

7. Historical Context: Based on the inscriptions, it seems this coin belongs to an Islamic dynasty, possibly from the Ghazanavid, Seljuk, or Mango empire  periods. These dynasties were known to rule parts of Afghanistan, including Badakhshan, during the Islamic Golden Age.
 

8. Questions:

Can anyone confirm the exact period or ruler associated with this coin?

Is it possible to determine its approximate value or historical significance?

Rafi

Hello 🤖

 

Without pictures, it will be very difficult for anyone to help you. Could you please post clear pictures of each side of your item?

 

Please note that this is an automatic message. Feel free to ignore if it is not relevant.

Your post is an example on how to ask for help in identification, contratulations.

 

I am not sure but looks like a coin of Gengis Khan

 

https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=8847

Yes, exactly, you are absolutely correct. Based on the other coins available on the website, it is clear that this coin belongs to the era of Genghis Khan, and to maintain religious and public legitimacy, the name of the Muslim Caliph was kept on the coin.

 

I found a large number of these coins in Badakhshan a few days ago in a clay pot. The story is that we were digging the foundation of a building when we accidentally came across a pot full of coins.

Rafi

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