© El lobo boliviano
© El lobo boliviano
Fals - Anonymous Tabariya ND
| Copper | 2.39 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-750 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A simplified portrait or undetermined fruit, flower in a circle with an inscription around the circle
Edge
Rough
Comment
http://db.stevealbum.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=2&sale=10&lot=355&lang=1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the Umayyad Caliphate. The reign of Caliph Abd al-Malik (685-705 CE) saw the introduction of a new currency system, with the fals being one of the first coins to be issued. This coin was used throughout the caliphate, which at its peak stretched from Spain to India, and was an important symbol of the Islamic empire's growing power and influence. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the fals played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce across the vast territories under Islamic rule.
