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Fals - Anonymous al-Mawsil ND
| Copper | 2.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-750 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: bismi llâh / amara l-amîr 'abd al-a'lâ / ibn 'iyâd in a circle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Umayyad Caliphate. The reign of Caliph Abd al-Malik (685-705 CE) saw a shift in the empire's capital from Damascus to Baghdad, and the coinage of this period reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place. The Fals coin, in particular, was introduced during this time as a new denomination to replace the earlier Byzantine-style coins, and it featured a distinctive design that included the caliph's name and title. Despite the challenges of the time, the Umayyad Caliphate was able to maintain a strong economy and issue coins that were widely used throughout the empire.
