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½ Fals - Anonymous ND
| Copper | 1.68 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 685-705 |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: محمد / رسول /الله (barre)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Fals - Anonymous ND (685-705) from Umayyad Caliphate made of Copper weighing 1.68 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and pre-Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the Arabic inscription "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) and the reverse side features a stylized representation of a pre-Islamic Umayyad palace, indicating the blending of religious and secular themes. This coin is a prime example of how Islamic art and architecture drew inspiration from pre-Islamic cultures and reinterpreted them in new and innovative ways.
