Islamic Umayyad Fals Dimashq Anonymous A174 Rare Genuine

Authentic Ancient Islamic Coin – Guaranteed Genuine

Umayyad Caliphate
Mint: Dimashq (Damascus)
Date: Undated (early post-reform period)
Denomination: Fals (bronze)
Reference: Album 174; cf. Bone 7; Walker –
Weight: 4.92 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Rarity: Rare (RR)
Condition: Good Very Fine

Obverse:
Legend in three lines within inner circle; dotted circles in the outer margin. Early epigraphic format characteristic of Damascus reform bronzes.

Reverse:
Inner circle with inscription.
Marginal legend: bism Allah duriba al-fals bi-dimashq
“In the name of Allah, the fals was struck in Damascus.”
Notably without the word “hadha” before al-fals.

Description:
Scarce anonymous Umayyad bronze fals struck at Dimashq. This variety corresponds to Album 174 and differs from related Damascus issues by omitting “hadha” before al-fals in the marginal inscription — a subtle but important typological distinction noted in early Syrian bronze classifications.

At 22 mm and 4.92 g, this is a broad and heavy example compared to many later Umayyad fulus. The coin shows clear legends and strong circular framing with well-defined dotted borders. Damascus was the Umayyad capital, and its bronze coinage remains one of the most studied provincial series of the early Islamic period.

Authenticity:
Correct early Islamic bronze fabric, strike, calligraphy, and marginal format consistent with Album 174 and comparable Bone specimens. Natural patina with no signs of modern tooling. Fully guaranteed authentic.

Condition:
Good Very Fine with sharp legends and beautiful natural patina. Broad flan with excellent presence for the type.