Fals - Anonymous (Ba'albak) ND (696-750) front Fals - Anonymous (Ba'albak) ND (696-750) back
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Fals - Anonymous Ba'albak ND

 
Copper 2.54 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
696-750
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (661-750)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.54 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151654
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Inside a circle, a six-pointed star; around the name of the workshop.
The rim is composed of a laurel wreath.Automatically translated

Lettering: ضرب بعلبك

Translation:
Duriba bi Ba'albak:
"Struck on Baalbek."

Comment

Baalbek was also known as Heliopolis in ancient times.
The ruins of this city can be found in present-day Lebanon.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate, which was the first Islamic caliphate and lasted from 661 to 750 CE. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its significant cultural and artistic achievements, and this coin is a reflection of that, with its intricate design and use of copper as a material.