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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Drachm - Anonymous - Yazdigerd III type Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 3.61 g | - |
| Issuer | Rashidun Caliphate (Islamic states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 633-644 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (632-661) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crowned Sasanian king on the obverse (front side), which suggests that the Rashidun Caliphate, which was an Islamic state that emerged in the 7th century, may have adopted some of the artistic and numismatic traditions of the pre-Islamic Sasanian Empire. This blending of cultural influences is an example of the rich cultural diversity that existed in the early Islamic world.