Drachm - Sulayman (Eastern Sistan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (755-760) front Drachm - Sulayman (Eastern Sistan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (755-760) back
Drachm - Sulayman (Eastern Sistan - Arab-Sasanian) ND (755-760) photo
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Drachm - Sulayman Eastern Sistan - Arab-Sasanian ND

 
Silver 3.17 g -
Description
Issuer
Abbasid Caliphate
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
755-760
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (750-948)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.17 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#80520
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Abbasid Caliph Sulayman, who ruled from 754 to 763 AD, on one side, and an image of the Sasanian king Ardashir I, who ruled from 224 to 242 AD, on the other side. This coin is a rare example of a coin that combines the imagery of two different empires and rulers, highlighting the complex cultural and historical context of the region during that time.