Umayyad Fals al Ramla Crescent And Hexagram Type Authentic Early Islamic Coin

Authentic Ancient Islamic Coin – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Details:
Dynasty: Umayyad Caliphate
Denomination: Fals (Æ Bronze)
Mint: al-Ramla
Date: Circa AH 90s (late 7th–early 8th century AD)
Reference: Album 185; SNA Tübingen 64 ff.
Diameter: 16.0 mm
Weight: 2.60 g
Die Axis: 12 h

Overview:
Umayyad bronze fals struck at al-Ramla during the 90s AH. The coin features a crescent on one side and a six-pointed star device on the other, a geometric motif commonly used in early Islamic decorative design.

Al-Ramla was an important administrative center during the Umayyad period and produced a distinctive bronze series. The crescent and hexagram combination is characteristic of this mint’s output and is actively collected for its recognizable iconography.

Compact at 16 mm and 2.60 grams, this example reflects the typical small-flan bronze production of the period.

Authenticity Check:
Natural patina consistent with early Islamic bronze. Proper hand-struck fabric and correct epigraphic style. No signs of casting or modern tooling.

Comparable Examples:
Album 185; SNA Tübingen 64 ff.

Further Reading:
Stephen Album, Checklist of Islamic Coins
Sylloge Nummorum Arabicorum Tübingen

Condition:
About Fine. Clear crescent and hexagram devices with moderate wear and honest circulation surfaces.