Solidus / Dinar - Pseudo-Byzantine - two standing figures type Arab-Byzantine ND
| Gold | 4.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 695-715 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Solidus (661-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#80866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pillar, with cross bar on top, on base and two steps; to right, pellet
Lettering: dE d NO CIAS MA ET OMN AN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Arab and Byzantine influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Umayyad Caliphate. The coin's design includes two standing figures, which is a common motif in Byzantine coinage, but the figures are depicted in a more stylized and abstract manner, which is characteristic of Islamic art. This blending of styles is known as "Pseudo-Byzantine" and is a distinctive feature of Umayyad coinage.
