Dirham - Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" ND (720-724) front Dirham - Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" ND (720-724) back
Dirham - Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" ND (720-724) photo
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Dirham - Yazid bin Abd al-Malik - "Yazid II" ND

 
Silver 2.98 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
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
References
Numista
N#76495
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 المشركونAutomatically translated

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.