Drachm - Salm b. Ziyad (Arab-Sasanian) ND (681-684) front Drachm - Salm b. Ziyad (Arab-Sasanian) ND (681-684) back
Drachm - Salm b. Ziyad (Arab-Sasanian) ND (681-684) photo

Drachm - Salm b. Ziyad Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 3.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Umayyad Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
681-684
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (661-750)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.98 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80749
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Sasanian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin's obverse features the Arabic inscription "Al-'Adl al-'Azam" (The Great Justice), while the reverse features a Sasanian-style fire altar, highlighting the cultural exchange and synthesis that characterized the Umayyad period.