Umayyad fals Tabariya mint palm branch type authentic early Islamic coin

Dynasty:
Umayyad Caliphate

Denomination:
AE fals

Mint:
Tabariya

Date:
Undated (late 7th–early 8th century)

Reference:
Album 188
Walker 898

Size:
19.1 mm

Weight:
3.93 g

Obverse:
Arabic inscription within circular border.

Reverse:
Arabic legend with a palm branch symbol to the right of the inscription.

Description:
Copper coinage of the Umayyad period often incorporated simple symbolic elements alongside Arabic inscriptions. This fals from the mint of Tabariya features a distinctive palm branch symbol, a motif associated with the region and frequently appearing on early Islamic bronze coinage. Coins of this type circulated widely during the early development of Islamic monetary systems following the transition from Byzantine coinage traditions.

Condition:
Authentic early Islamic bronze coin with clear inscriptions and typical circulation wear.