Follis / Fals - Muawiyah I - standing figure type Arab-Byzantine
60 (659-680) years| Copper | 4.47 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 60 (659-680) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals / Nummus (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Large 'M'
Lettering: tayyib
Translation: good
Comment
SICA I 531-537 (Type VI Standing Emperor)Late Byzantine Types
The First Bilingual Series
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a standing figure of Muawiyah I, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate, who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design reflects the blending of Arab and Byzantine influences, which was a hallmark of the Umayyad period. Despite being made of copper, the coin has a relatively high weight of 4.47 grams, indicating its value and importance in the economy of the time.
