Umayyad Caliphate Solidus / Dinar - Abd al-Malik - standing caliph type, 694 – 741
Arab-Byzantine
Information
Country
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Currency
Solidus
(661 – 750)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus / Dinar - Abd al-Malik - standing caliph t
Year
694 – 741
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus / Dinar - Abd al-Malik - standing caliph t from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 694 to 741. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Abd al-Malik is shown here dressed in traditional Arab head-dress and robes and holding a sword. Around the margin is the Islamic profession of faith, the shahada.
- Reverse
- Image of a Byzantine cross on steps. The Arabic legend around it contains the date, AH 76. The inscriptions are in a style of angular script sometimes known as Kufic, typical of this period.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (739-741) | — | modern forgeries | ||
| ND (694-697) | — | Damascus mint (Extremely rare) |
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