QARA-KHITAY (Western Liao): temp. Yelü Dashi, 1124-1143, AE fals (2.77g), NM, ND, A-3490, Sunni kalima divided between obverse & reverse, with the name Sa'd above reverse field, possibly the Muslim name of Yelü Dashi, citing the caliph al-Muqtafi (AH530-555), VF, RRR. The Western Liao, known as the Qara-Khitay ("black cathay") were originally nomadic tribes from northern China. Coins of this type are found in the Chuy Valley west of Bishkek, and their capital was at Balasaghun.
Estimate: 180-240 USD