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Fals - Anonymous Balkh
206 (750-1258) years| Copper | 2.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 206 (750-1258) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
ABBASID: AE fals (2.29g), Balkh, AH206, A-319, example known in Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, lovely VF to EF, RRR.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and scientific achievement in the Islamic world. The Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258, was known for its advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, and its capital city, Baghdad, was a major center of learning and intellectual inquiry. This coin, minted in the city of Balkh, likely circulated among merchants, traders, and scholars who were contributing to the Islamic Golden Age.
