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Fals - temp. al-Rashid Sabur
178 (795) year| Copper | 4.44 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Abbasid Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Caliph | Al-Rashid (هارون الرشيد) (786-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 178 (795) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (750-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#264594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
- citing the caliph al-Rashid as Abdallah Harun and the governor Muhammad ibn Isma'il -- Junday Sabur, AH 178 = AD 794/5 -
Album J327. Very rare. Patina stripped, otherwise, very fine.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Caliph al-Rashid (also known as Sabur), who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, which helped to strengthen the Abbasid Caliphate.
