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1 Fals - Duqaq ND
Copper | 1.24 g | - |
Issuer | Seljuq Emirate of Damascus (Seljuq dynasty) |
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Emir | Abu Nasr Shams al-Muluk Duqaq (1095-1104) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1095-1104 |
Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 1.24 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#382621 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Fals - Duqaq ND (1095-1104) from Seljuq Emirate of Damascus (Seljuq dynasty) made of Copper weighing 1.24 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, highlighting the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the Seljuq Empire during that time.