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Fals - Anonymous Istakhr ND
| Copper | 1.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-750 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Umayyad Caliphate and other regions, including China and India. This is evident in the coin's design, which features Arabic inscriptions and imagery influenced by Buddhist and Hindu art. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across a vast network of merchants and traders.
