Obverse © kerleguern
Obverse © kerleguern
Fals - temp. al-Mahdi al-kufa ND
| Copper | 2.60 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Mahdi (775-785) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 775-785 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#104310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: محمد رسول الله
Translation: Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Comment
Muhammad al-Mahdî ben 'Abd Allah al-Mansur or Al-Mahdii, the third Abbasid caliph, was born in 746. He succeeded his father Al-Mansur as Caliph in 775. He died on 4 August 785.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mahdi, who was the third caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate and ruled from 775 to 785 CE. During his reign, the Abbasid Caliphate was known for its cultural, scientific, and artistic achievements, and this coin reflects the advanced minting techniques and artistic sophistication of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (775-785) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Fals - temp. al-Mahdi (al-kufa) ND (775-785) coin.
