Summary
Fulus coin issued for the Umayyad Caliphate
Struck at an uncertain mint, in about 750 AD
Note: the denomination is also given as Falus, Fals, Fils
Obverse Description
A legend in Kufic script in three lines (Translation: There is no God except Allah. He is alone. (There is) no partner to him (Plant p.41)); around legend in Kufic script most off flan
Reverse Description
A legend in Arabic script in three lines (translation: Mohammad is the messenger of Allah (Plant p.43)); around legend in Kufic script most off flan
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 750 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
5
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.67 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Plant, Richard J. Arabic Coins and how to read them., 32-43 Pages
