Drachm - 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir during dissolving the Rashidun Caliphate - under the Umayyad Caliphate - Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 3.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 649-666 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
The caliphate of Muawiyah founded the Umayyad dynasty, dissolving the Rashidun empire of Rashidun Caliphs. Abdullah ibn Aamir for some time remained the governor of Busra under the Umayyad dynasty, though later Muawiyah disposed him from the governorship of Busra presumably due to his growing influence in Busra, but anotherDuring a brief rule in Basra under Muawiyah, he is strucking the reforms of Sassanian style of coinage which printed with the portrait of Khusraw Parviz of the Sassanid which mentioned in Al-Muwatta Of Iman Malik Ibn Ana
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in the Islamic world. The Rashidun Caliphate, which had been established after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, was dissolving and the Umayyad Caliphate was rising to power. This coin, minted under the rule of 'Abd Allah b. 'Amir, reflects the transition from one caliphate to another and provides a glimpse into the political and economic changes that were taking place during that time.
