Islamic Coin UMAYYAD Busra Fals
SKU: Lot192B.
Period: Islamic Umayyad.
Date: Circa 710-720 AD (No Date).
Mint: Busra (Bosra).
Weight: Æ Fals 2.94 grams.
Material: Bronze.
Description
Description
Ancient Islamic Coin Umayyad bronze fals, minted in Busra (Bosra), presents a fascinating piece of early Islamic coinage from circa 710-720 AD. This coin shows traces of being struck on an older coin, adding to its historical intrigue and value.
- Obverse Inscription:
- The central inscription reads “لا اله الا الله وحده” (There is no god but Allah alone).
- Reverse Inscription:
- “محمد رسول الله بصرى” (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, Busra)
Busra (Bosra), known as Bostra in Roman times, was a significant city and the Roman capital of the province of Arabia Petraea. Its importance continued into the Islamic period, as evidenced by coins like this fals minted there during the Umayyad Caliphate.
struck on older coin see traces on Rev
