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© The Feroza Collection (CC BY)
Fals - Anonymous Thaghr al-Masisa ND
| Copper | 3.05 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 820-825 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#357704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ثغر (?)
محمد
رسول
الله
المصيصى (?)
Translation:
Frontier
Muhammad (is the)
Messenger (of)
Allah
Al-Masisa
Comment
Thaghr al-Masisa, ND, A-298, About Very Fine, R. Thaghr means "frontier", referring to a military camp near the town of Masisa (now Misis in south central Turkey), which lay at the frontier with the Byzantine Empire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and cultural growth in the Abbasid Caliphate, which was known for its advancements in science, mathematics, and literature. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of Islamic art and culture during this period.
