Drachm - al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf (Yazd mint - Umayyad Governors of Iraq - Arab-Sasanian) ND (696-714) front Drachm - al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf (Yazd mint - Umayyad Governors of Iraq - Arab-Sasanian) ND (696-714) back
Drachm - al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf (Yazd mint - Umayyad Governors of Iraq - Arab-Sasanian) ND (696-714) photo
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Drachm - al-Hajjaj b. Yusuf Yazd mint - Umayyad Governors of Iraq - Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 3.88 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
696-714
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (661-750)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.88 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74312
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, who was a powerful Umayyad governor of Iraq and played a significant role in the Arab-Sasanian Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Arab and Sasanian influences, showcasing the cultural diversity of the Umayyad Caliphate.