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Dirham - Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" ND
Silver | 2.98 g | 29 mm |
Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 720-724 |
Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
Currency | Dinar (661-750) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.98 g |
Diameter | 29 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#76495 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Central Legend
الله احد الله
الصمد لم يلد و
لم يولد و لم يكن
له كفوا احد
Marginal Legend
محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى
و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين
كله ولو كره المشركون
Script: Arabic
Comment
- temp. Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" -Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Yazid II, who was the Umayyad caliph from 720 to 724 CE. Yazid II was known for his military campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and his efforts to centralize power within the caliphate. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the religious and political ideologies of the Umayyad dynasty, which was known for its Islamic heritage and its efforts to promote the Islamic faith throughout its territories. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the economic and trade practices of the time, as silver was a valuable commodity and was used as a medium of exchange in many parts of the world.