Arab-Byzantine, Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Halab Mint, AE Fals, AH 65-86 = AD 685-705

Arab-Byzantine, Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Halab Mint, AE Fals(bronze, 3.08g,21.1mm), AH 65-86 = AD 685-705 - attractive earthen encrustations with some area of weakness

Arabic Title : إسلامي، عربي-بيزنطي، الخلافة الأموية، عهد عبد الملك بن مروان، ضرب في حلب، فلس برونزي، سنة ٦٥-٨٦ هـ

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

Mint/Date: Halab, AH 65-86 = AD 685-705

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 3.08 g / 21.1 mm

Obv: Caliph standing facing, bearded, placing his right hand on the pommel of his sword; arround 'for the servant of Allah, Abd al-Malik, Commander of the Faithful' in Kufic

Rev: Transformed cross standing on three steps; in field to left, mint bi-halab ; 'There is no God but Allah alone; Muhammad is the prophet of Allah'

Ref: SICA I, 619

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Halab (modern-day Aleppo) served as a nexus of trade and cultural exchange, reflecting a rich blend of Arab and Byzantine influences. Under the Umayyad Caliphate, coins from the Halab Mint bore witness to the transition from Arab-Byzantine to distinctly Islamic numismatic traditions. These coins not only symbolized the consolidation of Umayyad power but also showcased innovative design elements that heralded the dawn of a new era in Islamic coinage. Each AE Fals from the Halab Mint serves as a tangible reminder of the Umayyad Caliphate's enduring legacy and its pivotal role in shaping the numismatic landscape of the Islamic world.