© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
© Abbas Dhothar (CC BY-SA)
Fals - Abd al-Malik I ibn Nuh
| Copper | 4.07 g | 25.7 mm |
| Issuer | Samanid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abd al-Malik I (عبدالملک) (954-961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 343-350 (954-961) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (819-999) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 25.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#394949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Reverse center:
لله
محمد رسول الله
المطیع للہ
عبدالملک بن نوح
Reverse margin: لله الأمر من قبل و من بعد و يومئذ يفرح المؤمنون بنصر الله
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Reverse center: For Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah,al-Mutīʿ li-ʾllāh, Abdulmalik Ibn Nuh
Reverse margin: To Allah belongs the command before and after, and on that day the believers will rejoice in the victory of Allah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abd al-Malik I ibn Nuh, who was the founder of the Samanid dynasty and ruled from 954 to 961. The Samanid dynasty was a Persian dynasty that ruled over parts of Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran, and was known for its cultural and scientific achievements. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 4.07 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.
