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© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
Solidus / Dinar "bilingual" - Unknown - al-Andalus - Transitional coinage Spain and North Africa - Arab-Byzantine
| Gold | 4.08 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 97-98 (716-717) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#76416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Vives 10Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Byzantine influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate's rule over both Spain and North Africa. The coin's bilingual inscription, in both Arabic and Greek, highlights the multicultural nature of the Caliphate and its efforts to bridge the gap between different civilizations.
