Fals - imperial bust

Issuer Umayyad Caliphate
Year 661-680
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Fals / Nummus (1⁄180)
Currency Solidus (661-750)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.58 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
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Obverse description Front crowned bust of the emperor, wearing the chlamydia, holding the cruciger globe in his right hand.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΚΑΛΟΝ
Reverse description Large stylized cursive M and delta attached to the legs of the M, surmounted by an 8-pointed star framed by two circles. EMI/ CIC on either side of the M and in Arabic exergue
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering m EMI CHC
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (661-680) - -
Numisquare ID 9991918390
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