Drachm - 'Amr b. Laqit Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 4.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 701-702 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Umayyad Caliph, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, on one side, and an image of the Sassanian king, Ardashir III, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of political tension between the Umayyad Caliphate and the Sassanian Empire, and the use of both rulers' images on the coin may have been a symbol of the political alliance between the two powers.
