© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Fals - Anonymous 'Asqalan ND
| Copper | 3.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-750 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
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 reign of Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705 CE), who ruled during the time this coin was minted, saw the introduction of a new currency system, the establishment of a centralized administration, and the expansion of trade and commerce. This coin, made of copper and weighing 3.99g, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people from all walks of life, from merchants to farmers to artisans. Despite its small size and humble material, this coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and vibrant economy of the early Islamic world.
