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Fals - Anonymous Ba'albak ND
Copper | 2.54 g | 17 mm |
Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
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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 |
Numista | N#151654 |
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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.
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.
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.