Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - Anonymous ND
| Copper | 3.15 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 685-705 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Kalima within beaded circle, pellets each side of الله
Lettering: . محمد / رسول /.الله
Translation: Mohammed is the Prophet of Allah
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fals - Anonymous ND (685-705) from Umayyad Caliphate made of Copper weighing 3.15 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange in the Islamic world. The Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE, was known for its extensive trade networks and the spread of Islamic culture and art throughout its territories. The coin's design, which features Arabic script and imagery of plants and animals, reflects the artistic and cultural achievements of the Umayyad period.
