Fals - Anonymous (Tabariya) ND (696-750) front Fals - Anonymous (Tabariya) ND (696-750) back
Fals - Anonymous (Tabariya) ND (696-750) photo
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Fals - Anonymous Tabariya ND

 
Copper 4.62 g -
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
696-750
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (661-750)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.62 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81040
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin features Arabic script on one side and an image of a caliph on the other, reflecting the blending of Islamic and pre-Islamic influences in the region. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin suggests that it was intended for everyday transactions, highlighting the importance of trade and commerce during this period.