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Drachm - Qatan b. 'Udayy Arab-Sasanian
67 (687) year| Silver | 2.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 67 (687) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Umayyad caliph, Qatan b. 'Udayy, on one side, and an image of the Sasanian king, Ardashir I, 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 is a testament to the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the two empires during that time.
