ISLAMIC, Persia (Pre-Seljuq). Qarakhanids (Local rulers). Irtash, Dihqan of Illaq, circa AH 404 / AD 1013/4. Fals (Bronze, 28 mm, 4.07 g), Ilaq, AH 404 = AD 1013/4. Citing 'Irtash' and Muhammad ibn Ali as 'Aana' al-Dawla Yinal Tegin'. Rev. Citing Ahmad ibn Ali as 'Kha-qa-n' in small letters in inner field; citing 'al-Amir al-Jalil Muhammad ibn 'Ali Mawla Amir al-Mu'minin; in outer margin. Album 3431D. Zeno-53284. Extremely rare. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins and from the R. A. Cannito Collection, Album E-Auction 10, 28 June 2021, 73.
This very interesting issue implements design elements of Chinese cash coins on the obverse.