© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Fals - al-Dahhak b. Qays Revolutionary period - Abbasid Revolution ND
| Copper | 2.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 746-748 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great political upheaval in the Umayyad Caliphate, specifically during the Abbasid Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Umayyad dynasty and the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate. This coin, minted in 746-748 CE, represents a transitional period in Islamic history and highlights the complex political and economic dynamics of the time.
