Fals - Anonymous al-Bahrayn ND

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of lead, which was a common material used for coinage during the Umayyad Caliphate. This is notable because lead is a relatively soft and malleable metal, which made it easy to mint coins, but also meant that it was prone to wear and tear, and could be easily counterfeited. Despite these limitations, the use of lead in coinage during this period reflects the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Umayyad Caliphate in producing currency that was both practical and affordable.

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