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Fals - Anonymous al-Kufa ND
| Copper | 2.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-750 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: bismillâh / duriba hâdhâ a / l-fals bi l-Kûfa / sana ithnatayn wa mi'a
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin was issued during the reign of Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, who ruled from 685 to 705 CE and was responsible for introducing a new currency system that replaced the Byzantine-style coins that had been used previously. This new system featured coins with Islamic inscriptions and symbols, such as the crescent moon and star, which became the standard for Islamic coins for centuries to come. The fact that this coin was made of copper and weighs 2.47 grams suggests that it was a low-denomination coin that was widely used in everyday transactions.
