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Follis / Fals - two standing figures type (Arab-Byzantine) ND
| Copper | 2.33 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Fals / Nummus (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross above capital M.
Mint name alongside in Greek.
Mint name below in Arabic,
Scripts: Arabic, Greek
Lettering:
M
ΗλιƔπολϵ
بعلبك
Translation:
Heliopolis
Ba'albakk
Comment
The coin has no date but is estimated to be from around 680s (~60 AH)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Byzantine influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate. The two standing figures on the coin are believed to represent the caliph and a Byzantine emperor, highlighting the political and cultural ties between the two empires.
