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Fals - Ahmad b. Tulun ND
| Copper | 1.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Tulunid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ahmad ibn Tulun (868-884) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 868-884 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (868-905) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fals - Ahmad b. Tulun ND (868-884) from Tulunid dynasty made of Copper weighing 1.27 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and imagery, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending of religious influences that occurred during the Tulunid dynasty's rule in Egypt and Syria.