Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - al-Mahdi Madinat al-Salam
166 (166-785) years| Copper | 1.35 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mahdi (775-785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 166 (166-785) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#417483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Muhammad al-Mahdî ben 'Abd Allah al-Mansur or Al-Mahdii, the third Abbasid caliph, was born in 746. He succeeded his father Al-Mansur as Caliph in 775. He died on 4 August 785.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mahdi, who was the third Abbasid Caliph and ruled from 775 to 785 CE. During his reign, the Abbasid Caliphate was known for its cultural and scientific achievements, and this coin reflects the advanced minting techniques and artistic styles of that time.