Nummus / Fals - Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan to al-Walid I ibn 'Abd al-Malik - two facing bust type Spain and North Africa - Arab-Byzantine ND
| Copper | 0.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 685-715 |
| Value | 1 Fals / Nummus (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique two-facing bust design, with one side depicting Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan and the other side depicting al-Walid I ibn 'Abd al-Malik. This design was used during the Umayyad Caliphate, which was the second Islamic caliphate and lasted from 661 to 750 CE. The use of two facing busts on a coin was a departure from the traditional single-bust design used on previous coins, and it signified the importance of both rulers during this time period.
