Fals - Al-Hurr Ibn Yusuf al-Mawsil ND
| Bronze | 2.46 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 673-680 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Within circle, "Muhammad / rassul / Allah", in margin "bism Allah mimma amara bihi al-amir al-Hurr bin Yusuf bi’l-Mawsil" - outer circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Center:
محمد رسول الله
Margin:
بسم الله مما امر به الأمير الحر بن يوسف بالموصل
Translation:
“Muhammad is the apostle of Allah”
“In the name of Allah, from that ordered by the amir al-Hurr bin Yusuf of al-Mawsil”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Hurr ibn Yusuf, who was the governor of the Umayyad Caliphate in Mosul (al-Mawsil) during the 8th century. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is made of bronze, which was a less valuable material compared to other metals like gold and silver that were commonly used in coinage during that time. This suggests that the Umayyad Caliphate was trying to conserve resources and reduce the cost of producing coins, which could have been an indication of economic challenges or a strategic decision to allocate resources elsewhere.