Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Mosul mint, Circa early AH 80's (82-83?) - RRR

Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705, Mosul mint, AE Fals(copper,2.39g,21.4mm), Circa early AH 80's (82-83?) - Citing governor Walid ibn Talid

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة الأموية، عهد عبد الملك بن مروان، ضرب في الموصل في أوائل الثمانينيات هجري

Era/Ruler: Umayyad Caliphate, time Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

Mint/Date : Mosul, Circa early AH 80's (82-83?)

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 2.39 g / 21.4 mm

Obv: Kalima inside diagonal square cross

Rev: Continuation of kalima inside square in addition to marginal script “Bismillah, mema amara bihi al-Amir Walid ibn Talid bil Mosul"

Ref: Album 193 , Tabatabai #20JT

Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF / EF

Note: This coin does not bear the name of the caliph. Instead, it features the name of the commander or governor, Walid ibn Talid. In the early 80s of the Islamic calendar, Mosul was a vital city in northern Iraq, renowned for its strategic location along the Tigris River. It was a melting pot of cultures and religions, boasting a diverse population and thriving trade networks. Mosul's rich history, marked by ancient ruins and Islamic architecture, contributed to its significance as an economic, cultural, and political center in the region.