Umayyad Fals Qinnasrin Album 184 8th Century Authentic Ancient Islamic Coin COA

Ruler: Umayyad Caliphate (Anonymous)
Denomination: Fals
Mint: Qinnasrin
Date: Circa AH 80s–early 90s / AD 699–710
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 4.17 g
Diameter: 21.0 mm
Die Axis: 11 h
Reference: Album 184; Walker 914

Obverse:
لا اله الا الله وحده
La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu
“There is no deity but Allah alone”
Within concentric dotted borders.

Reverse:
محمد رسول الله
Muhammad rasul Allah
“Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”
Mint formula around indicating striking at Qinnasrin.

Description:
This bronze fals was struck at Qinnasrin in northern Syria during the early decades following the great Umayyad monetary reform of 77 AH (697 AD). Post-reform coinage abandoned figural Byzantine imagery in favor of purely epigraphic Islamic declarations. Qinnasrin issues are notably less common than those of Damascus and Halab and are sought after by collectors specializing in early provincial Umayyad bronzes. A strong, well-centered example with good weight for the type.

Authenticity Guarantee:
Guaranteed authentic early Islamic coin. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Condition:
About Very Fine. Even brown patina with moderate wear and clear central inscriptions.