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Drachm - 'Abd al-Malik b. Abi Shaykh Arab-Sasanian
72 (692) year| Silver | 3.02 g |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 (692) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Umayyad Caliph, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, who ruled from 685 to 705 CE. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title in Arabic script on one side, while the other side features a stylized image of a Sasanian king, possibly representing the pre-Islamic Persian Empire. This coin is a rare example of the cultural exchange and blending of influences that occurred during the early Islamic period, as the Umayyad Caliphate was established by Arab conquerors who absorbed elements of the cultures they encountered in their conquests.
