Summary
Fulus coin issued for the Umayyad Caliphate
Struck at an uncertain mint, in the period -750 AD
Note: the denomination is also given as Falus, Fals, Fils
Obverse Description
A legend in Arabic script in three lines (translation: There is no deity except God alone)
Reverse Description
A legend in Arabic script in three lines (translation: Muhammad is the messenger of God)
Edge Description
Plain
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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
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.6 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC.4
[Book] Poole, Stanley L. 1875. Catalogue of Oriental Coins in the British Museum. I., 174 Pages
