Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Mansur, Governor Abdallah b. Salih, AE Fals, Circa AH 130s - 150s - RRR

Repeat Title: Islamic, Abbasid Caliphate, temp. Al-Mansur, AH 136-158 / AD 754-775, Governor Abdallah b. Salih, AE Fals(copper,2.63g,17.2mm), Hims Mint, Circa AH 130s - 150s

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الخلافة العباسية، في عهد المنصور، الوالي عبد الله بن صالح، فلس نحاسي، يرجح أن تكون في فترة تتراوح ما بين ١٣٠ - ١٥٠ هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, time Al-Mansur, Governor Abdallah b. Salih

Mint/Date : Hims, Circa AH 130s - 150s

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 2.63 g / 17.2 mm

Obv: "Mimma amara bihi li-l-amir Abdallah b. Salih" in Arabic

Rev: "Ala yad Abdul Kareem bi Hims" in Arabic

Ref: SICA 1, 1439

Rarity/Choice: Rare, Good EF (one of the best existing coin in this pristine condition)

Note: This coin is interpreted in detail by Dr. Mohammed Al-Husseini in a story form. During the Abbasid Caliphate, Fals coins were a common denomination of copper coinage, used for everyday transactions within the caliphate's territories. They typically featured inscriptions denoting the caliph's name, sometimes the governor's name or title, and occasionally the mint location or other administrative details. Coins such as these were vital tools for asserting political authority and facilitating economic transactions within the Abbasid Caliphate's vast territories. They provide valuable insights into the administrative structure, governance, and regional dynamics during the Abbasid era.