Islamic Copper Falus (or Dirham)

Islamic World / Middle East (various dynasties such as Umayyad, Abbasid, or Seljuk) · Circa 8th to 13th Century CE

An ancient or medieval Islamic bronze coin featuring extensive Arabic or Kufic script on one side and a heavily worn portrait, geometric design, or ruler motif on the other.

Year: Circa 8th to 13th Century CE
Denomination: Falus / Jital / Fals
Metal: Bronze / Copper
Grade: Fair to Poor (Heavily worn and corroded)

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Overview

An ancient or medieval Islamic bronze coin featuring extensive Arabic or Kufic script on one side and a heavily worn portrait, geometric design, or ruler motif on the other.

Historical significance

These copper and bronze coins served as small change for daily commerce during various medieval Islamic caliphates and dynasties, reflecting the spread of Islam and Arabic literacy across vast trade networks.

Obverse (front)

Extremely worn and patinated, showing traces of a central bust, profile, or ornamental design typical of medieval Islamic bronze coinage.

Reverse (back)

Multi-line Kufic or Arabic calligraphy containing religious declarations, mint names, and/or ruler titles arranged in horizontal lines.

Estimated value

$5-$25 depending on condition and specific dynasty attribution

What drives this coin's value

Legibility of the Arabic script, precise attribution to a specific ruler or mint, and overall preservation of the surfaces.

Grade assessment

Fair to Poor (Heavily worn and corroded)

Mintage & rarity

Unrecorded mintage figures; generally common to scarce depending on the specific type

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for natural earthen patination, casting seams, and correct metal composition. Modern tourist replicas often have overly sharp, modern-looking lettering or greasy artificial patinas.

Notable varieties & errors

Variations in the layout of the Kufic script, specific mint names, and rare ruler attributions.

Similar coins

Various medieval Islamic copper jitals, fals, and dirhams from neighboring regions.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, stable environment. Avoid cleaning, scrubbing, or using chemical dips as this can ruin the ancient patina and destroy any remaining legible details.

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Islamic Bronze Fals / Dirham (Medieval Islamic / Artuqid or similar Anatolian/Levantine context)

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Fals (Bronze coin)

Likely a coin from a Persian or Islamic dynasty; potentially a 'Shahi' or similar denomination, though specific identification without clear inscriptions is difficult.

Persian Empire (various dynasties), Central Asian Khanates, or areas under Islamic rule in the Middle East. · Based on the style and iconography, this coin likely dates from the medieval Islamic period, roughly between the "12th and 18th centuries AD" (6th to 12th centuries AH), but a precise year cannot be determined without clearer inscription details.

The denomination is not clearly visible from the image. It could be a Shahi, Dinar, Dirham, or a fraction thereof, depending on the specific issuing authority.