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Fals - Muhammad I ND
| Bronze | 1.15 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad I (محمّد بن عبد الرحمن بن الحكم) (852-886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 852-886 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (756-929) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#359159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Within double beaded border, Arabic legend in three lines
Lettering: محمد رسول الله
Translation: Muhammad is the apostle of Allah
Comment
There are many varieties according to the decorations, see Vives y Escudero (numbers 318 to 325) or Frochoso for more details.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Fals - Muhammad I ND (852-886) from Emirate of Córdoba (Córdoba, Al-Andalus and Ceuta) made of Bronze weighing 1.15 g is that it features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" on one side, and an image of a horseman on the other. This coin was used during the reign of Muhammad I, who was the founder of the Caliphate of Córdoba and ruled from 852 to 886 AD. The coin's design reflects the Islamic influence on the region during that time period.
