1 Fals - Duqaq ND (1095-1104) front 1 Fals - Duqaq ND (1095-1104) back
1 Fals - Duqaq ND (1095-1104) photo
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1 Fals - Duqaq ND

 
Copper 1.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Seljuq Emirate of Damascus (Seljuq dynasty)
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
References
Numista
N#382621
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

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.