1 Fals - Ali II ibn Ahmad ND (943-949) front 1 Fals - Ali II ibn Ahmad ND (943-949) back
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1 Fals - Ali II ibn Ahmad ND

 
Copper 1.55 g -
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate)
Emir
Ali II ibn Ahmad (943-949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
943-949
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.55 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#388716
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Abbasid Caliphate, which was facing challenges from regional leaders and external threats. Despite this, the coin still bears the name of the caliph, Ali II ibn Ahmad, indicating the continued importance of the caliphate in the region.