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© hlop
Fals - al-Qatiran b. Akama al-Mawṣil ND
| Copper | 2.97 g | 22.2 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 745-746 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#194179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic text in the circle and a margin around the circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Reverse center:
محمد رسول الله
Reverse margin:
مما أمر به الأمير القطران بن أكمة بالموصل
Translation:
Reverse center:
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Reverse margin:
From what was ordered by the emir (commander) Al-Qatirān Ibn Akama at al-Mawṣil (Mosul)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph Marwan II, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and this coin may have been used to finance some of those efforts.
