© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Drachm - 'Abd al-Malik b. Marwan caliph Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 3.93 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 685-705 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Possibility of pellets in margin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Sasanian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin's obverse features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse features a Sasanian-style fire altar, highlighting the cultural diversity of the Caliphate and the coin's place in the history of Islamic art and architecture.
