Umayyad Fals Hims Jerboa Type Bishr ibn Marwan Authentic Early Islamic Coin

Authentic Ancient Islamic Coin – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Details:
Dynasty: Umayyad Caliphate
Authority Named: Bishr ibn Marwan
Denomination: Fals (Æ Bronze)
Mint: Hims
Date: Circa AH 120–132
Reference: Album 178.2; Walker 804
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Weight: 2.71 g
Die Axis: 8 h

Overview:
Umayyad bronze fals struck at Hims featuring the distinctive jerboa device. The coin names Bishr ibn Marwan, an important Umayyad governor whose name appears on a limited series of provincial bronze issues.

Animal types such as the jerboa are among the more visually distinctive issues of late Umayyad copper coinage. The compact 16.5 mm flan and balanced inscriptional layout reflect the mature reform-era style of provincial production.

Examples naming Bishr ibn Marwan are actively collected due to their historical association and recognizable animal motif.

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

Comparable Examples:
Album 178.2; Walker 804.

Further Reading:
Stephen Album, Checklist of Islamic Coins
John Walker, British Museum Catalogue of Muhammadan Coins

Condition:
About Very Fine. Clear jerboa device and legible inscriptions with attractive red surface highlights and even wear.