Umayyad Caliphate Nummus / Fals - Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan to al-Walid I ibn 'Abd al-Malik - two facing bust type, 685 – 715

Spain and North Africa - Arab-Byzantine

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Umayyad Caliphate Umayyad Caliphate
Currency Solidus (661 – 750)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ Fals = 1 Nummus
Year 685 – 715
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.92
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ Fals = 1 Nummus from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 685 to 715. Struck in Copper. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.92 g.

Obverse
Facing busts of Heraclius (older) and Heraclius Constantine (younger), both wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross; cross in field above; pseudo-legend around
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (685-715)  —

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