Umayyad Caliphate Follis / Fals - Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan - standing caliph type, 685 – 705
Arab-Byzantine
Information
Country
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Currency
Solidus
(661 – 750)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Fals = 1 Follis
Year
685 – 705
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.25
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Fals = 1 Follis from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 685 to 705. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Caliph standing facing, placing hand on hilt of sword
- Reverse
- Transformed cross; wāf to left, bi-halab to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (685-705) | — | Aleppo mint | 40% | |
| ND (685-705) | — | Amman mint | 10% | |
| ND (685-705) | — | Ḥimṣ (Homs) mint | 30% | |
| ND (685-705) | — | Sarmin mint | 25% |
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