Solidus / Dinar - al-Walid I b. ‘Abd al-Malik - al-Andalus - Transitional coinage Spain and North Africa - Arab-Byzantine
| Gold | 3.76 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 93-95 (712-714) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spain, Indiction XI
Lettering:
HIC SLd FRT IN SPN ANN XCIIII
INdC XI
Translation: ‘Hic solidus feritus in Spania anno XCIIII’
Comment
Walker 181ffVives 2 - Indiction XI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab-Byzantine style, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Umayyad Caliphate in Spain and North Africa during the 8th century. The coin's design includes both Arabic inscriptions and Byzantine-style imagery, such as the depiction of the caliph al-Walid I in a crown and robes, highlighting the cultural fusion of the period.
