Drachm - Mu'awiya, caliph Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 3.99 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 661-680 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by attendants; crescent and star flanking flames
Comment
Malek, Arab-Sasanian 971; ICV 2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Mu'awiya, caliph (Arab-Sasanian) ND (661-680) from Umayyad Caliphate made of Silver weighing 3.99 g is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Sasanian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "Mu'awiya, caliph of God" while the reverse side features a Sasanian-style fire altar, highlighting the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate.
