Abbasid Caliphate Fals - Al-Mahdi, 775 – 785

Sabur

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Abbasid Caliphate Abbasid Caliphate
Currency Dinar (750 – 1517)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ Fals
Year 775 – 785
Ruler Al-Mahdi (775–785)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.82
Diameter (mm) 17.85
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ Fals from Abbasid Caliphate. Issued from 775 to 785. Struck in Copper. Measures 17.85 mm and weighs 1.82 g.

Obverse
Caliph's name and title, within elaborate border in margin
Reverse
Four-line legend with mint and date, citing the governor Nusayr in margin

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (775-785)  — AH 158-169 ( Sabur)

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