Abbasid Caliphate AE Fals (Early Islamic / Kufic Script — 8th–9th Century AD) Up for auction is a classic piece of early Islamic history: a scarce AE Fals (bronze/copper issue) from the Abbasid Caliphate, struck during the 2nd to 3rd Century AH (8th–9th Century AD). Value / Denomination: Fals (Base Bronze / Copper) Obverse: Features the early angular Kufic script central field reading the Shahada declaration of faith ("La Ilaha Illa Allah Wahdahu La Sharika Lah"), encircled by a thin inner border and outer marginal mint/date formula. Reverse: Features the central 3-line Kufic legend ("Muhammad Rasul Allah"), enclosed within a decorative beaded inner circle and surrounding Quranic marginal inscription. Condition: Excellent, authentic earthen green-grey patina with exceptional centering and unusually sharp, legibly raised Kufic lettering (see photos for full condition). A foundational centerpiece for collectors of early Islamic coinage, Abbasid Dynasty history, or medieval Near Eastern copper currency! See the pictures for a better impression