1 Fals - Shu'ayb II ibn Ahmad ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Shu'ayb II ibn Ahmad (940-943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 940-943 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Fals - Shu'ayb II ibn Ahmad ND (940-943) from Emirate of Crete (Abbasid Caliphate) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the caliph, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Greek goddess, likely Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Abbasid Caliphate's rule over Crete.
