Umayyad Caliphate Fals - Anonymous, 720 – 725
al-Andalus
Information
Country
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Currency
Dinar
(661 – 750)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Fals
Year
720 – 725
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
9.34
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Fals from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 720 to 725. Struck in Copper. Measures 20 mm and weighs 9.34 g.
- Obverse
- Inside a beaded circle, a star; around, the kalima. (La ilaha illa Allah Mohammed rasul Allah : "There are no gods but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.")
- Reverse
- Inside a beaded circle, the name of the workshop. (Bismillah zarb allah al-son bi Al-A ndalus: "This fals has been struck in the name of God in Andalusia.")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (720-725) | — | 6 Raising Star (Walker # 754) | 56% | |
| ND (720-725) | — | 7 Raising Star (Walker # 753) | 11% | |
| ND (720-725) | — | 8 Raising Star (Walker # 752) | 33% |
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