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Drachm - Khalid b. Abi Khalid Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 3.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 702-707 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Umayyad Caliph Khalid b. Abi Khalid, who ruled from 702-707 CE, on one side, and an image of the Sasanian king, Khosrow II, on the other side. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the early Islamic period that still bears the imagery of the pre-Islamic Sasanian Empire. This coin highlights the cultural and artistic exchange that took place between the two empires during this time period.
