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© British Museum
Fals - al-Husain bin Ahmad ND
| Copper | 2.42 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kilwa Sultanate (East Africa) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | al-Husain bin Ahmad (circa 1400-1500) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1500 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (957-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription in 2 lines within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
يثق
بالصمد
Translation: trusts in the Eternal (God)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fals - al-Husain bin Ahmad ND (1400-1500) from Kilwa Sultanate (East Africa) made of Copper weighing 2.42 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and African influences in its design. The coin's inscriptions are written in both Arabic and Swahili, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Kilwa Sultanate, which was a major trading hub along the Indian Ocean coast of East Africa.
