© R A G
© R A G
Fals - tem. Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik - "Al-Walid I" al-Andalus ND
| Copper | 2.73 g | 14.95 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 705-715 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Diameter | 14.95 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: محمد رسول ألله
Translation: "Mohammed is the Prophet of Allah"
Comment
Large module with central ball on reverse.Spanish style with the shortened version of Kalima and taurine 'lam-alif'
Felús of the governors, years 711-756 a.D.
Governor Al-Walid I
The relation 48 Felus = 1 Dirhem, 12 Dirhem = 1 Dinar from "Memorias de la Real Academia de Historia Española" vol 5. pag. 309 in archive.org
Interesting fact
The Umayyad Caliphate, which issued this coin, was the first Islamic empire, and it played a significant role in the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. The Umayyad dynasty was known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, including the development of Arabic as a written language and the construction of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
