Umayyad Caliphate AE Fals al Urdun Star Album 190 Authentic Ancient Islamic Coin
Authenticity Notice:
Guaranteed genuine early Islamic coin. Lifetime authenticity guarantee. COA included.
Details:
Dynasty: Umayyad Caliphate
Denomination: AE Fals
Mint: al-Urdun
Date: AH 77–132 (AD 697–750), post-reform period
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 3.39 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Die Axis: 6h
Reference: Album 190
Overview:
Post-reform Umayyad bronze fals struck in al-Urdun during the late 7th to mid-8th century. The obverse carries the proclamation of divine unity in three lines, while the reverse features the Kalima in three lines with a star below, a distinctive device characteristic of this provincial series. These epigraphic types reflect the standardized Islamic coinage system established after the reforms beginning in AH 77.
Authenticity Check:
Correct 19 mm flan and 3.39 g weight consistent with Album 190 examples. Kufic layout and star placement align with documented al-Urdun issues. Fabric and strike consistent with early Umayyad bronze production.
Condition:
Good Very Fine. Attractive surfaces with clear inscriptions and visible star device; honest circulation wear.
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