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Falus - Abu Abd Allah al-Burtuqali Muhammad ben Muhammad
| Copper | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Wattasid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad II al-Burtuqali (1504-1526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 913-915 |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1472-1554) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic script
Legend in three lines in double-border
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عام
ثلاتة عشر
وتسعمائة
Translation: Year 913AH
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Falus - Abu Abd Allah al-Burtuqali Muhammad ben Muhammad 913-915 from Wattasid dynasty (North Africa and Sicily) made of Copper weighing 5 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the ruler, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Roman-style emperor, indicating the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Wattasid dynasty's rule over North Africa and Sicily.