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1 Fals - Ali II ibn Ahmad
| Issuer | Emirate of Crete |
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| Year | 943-949 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Aniconic field bearing two lines of Kufic Arabic inscription arranged horizontally across the flan, naming the ruler Ali ibn Ahmad and his title Amir al-Mu'minin (Commander of the Faithful). The lettering is executed in a bold, somewhat crude Kufic hand characteristic of the peripheral Islamic minting tradition of the Cretan Emirate. The irregular flan exhibits an uneven surface with areas of green and dark patina. No border, decorative elements, or mint name are present. |
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| Mintage | ND (943-949) |
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