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Fals - Rashid b. Qadim Walila ND
| Copper | 3.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Idrisid dynasty |
|---|---|
| Regent | Rashid ibn Qadim (circa 791-801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 789-806 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (788-974) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#153626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Rashid achieved some authority by 789 AD, then served as regent Idris II starting in 791 AD until around 806 AD.Interesting fact
The Idrisid dynasty, which issued this coin, was the first Arab dynasty to rule Morocco, and it was founded by Idris I, who was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. The Idrisids were known for their support of education, arts, and religion, and they established the city of Fez as their capital, which became a center of learning and culture in the Islamic world.