Drachm - Mus'ab b. al-Zubayr Arab-Sasanian ND
| Silver | 4.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 686-691 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80707 |
|---|---|
| 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 the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Sasanian design used on previous coins. This change in design was a deliberate attempt to assert the Umayyad Caliphate's independence from the Sasanian Empire and to promote the Islamic religion, which was the official religion of the Umayyad Caliphate.
