Pashiz / Fals - Yusuf b.'Umar (Arab-Sasanian) ND (737-744) front Pashiz / Fals - Yusuf b.'Umar (Arab-Sasanian) ND (737-744) back
Pashiz / Fals - Yusuf b.'Umar (Arab-Sasanian) ND (737-744) photo
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Pashiz / Fals - Yusuf b.'Umar Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Copper 1.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
737-744
Value
Pashiz / Fals (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm (661-750)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.59 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80474
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kalima

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Sasanian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "Muhammad is the Messenger of God" in a cursive script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Sasanian king Yusuf b.'Umar, seated on a throne and surrounded by attendants. This blending of cultural elements is a hallmark of the Umayyad Caliphate's art and architecture, and is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the Islamic world.