Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AE Fals, AH 65-86 = AD 685-705

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Islamic, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, anonymous issue, no mint or date, AE Fals(bronze,3.85g,21.1mm), AH 65-86 = AD 685-705 – slight flan bend, otherwise attractive earthen patina
Arabic Title :  إسلامي، الخلافة الأموية، عهد عبد الملك بن مروان، فلس برونزي، سنة ٦٥-٨٦ هـ
Era/Ruler: Umayyad Caliphate, time Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan Mint/Date :  No mint,  AH 65-86 = AD 685-705
Denom    : AE Fals Wt/Dia      : 3.85 g / 21.1 mm
Obv: Part of kalima in three lines across field;  ‘no God but Allah, He is alone’ in three lines in Kufic
Rev: Continuation of Kalima in three lines; ‘Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’
Ref: SICA II, 1327 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note:  These coins serve as tangible artifacts of a transformative period marked by political consolidation and cultural innovation. Under Abd al-Malik’s rule, the Umayyad Caliphate witnessed significant reforms, including the introduction of standardized coinage bearing Arabic inscriptions, symbolizing the caliphate’s assertion of Islamic identity. The AE Fals coins from this era, with their distinctive designs and inscriptions, offer valuable insights into the Umayyad Caliphate’s economic and political landscape. Explore the legacy of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan and the Umayyad dynasty through these numismatic treasures.

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