Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AE Fals, Qinnasrin Mint, Standing Caliph type, Circa 690's

Umayyad Caliphate, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705, Standing Caliph type, AE Fals(bronze,1.14g,17.7mm), Qinnasrin Mint, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705 - A very attractive example

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة الأموية، في عهد عبد الملك بن مروان، فلس برونزي، ضرب في قنسرين، تاريخ الهجرة: ٦٥-٨٦ ه

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

Mint/Date : Qinnasrin, Circa 690's

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 1.47 g / 17.7 mm

Obv: Caliph standing facing, bearded, placing his right hand on the pommel of his sword and whip hanging from his right elbow; 'for the servant of God, Abd al-Malik, Commander of the Faithful' around

Rev: Transformed cross standing on three steps; in field to left, mint bi-qinnasrin ('in Qinnasrin' in Kufic); in field to right, wāf 'full weight'; 'There is no God but God alone; Muhammad is the messenger of God' around

Ref: Album 3530

Rarity/Choice: Rare Conidtion, Good EF

Note: Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was a pivotal figure in Islamic history, known for his administrative reforms and consolidation of Umayyad power.The minting of this coin in Qinnasrin, a strategic city in northern Syria, underscores its economic and political significance within the Umayyad Empire. The 'Standing Caliph' type, featuring the caliph standing and holding a sword, symbolizes authority and sovereignty, reinforcing the legitimacy of Umayyad rule. Coins like these were integral to the Umayyad economy, facilitating trade and commerce across the caliphate's vast territories.