© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Ali II ibn Ahmad ND
| Copper | 1.55 g | - |
| 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 |
| 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.
