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Dirham - Anonymous Arminiya ND
| Silver | 2.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 698-750 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#81080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Umayyad Caliphate, which issued the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Anonymous (Arminiya) ND (698-750), was the first Islamic caliphate, established after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. It was founded by Muawiyah ibn Abu Sufyan, who was appointed as the governor of Syria by the fourth caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib. Muawiyah eventually declared himself caliph in 661 CE, establishing the Umayyad Caliphate, which lasted until 750 CE. The Umayyad Caliphate was known for its centralized administration, military conquests, and cultural achievements, including the development of Arabic as a written language and the construction of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
