Umayyad Caliphate Drachm - 'Ubayd Allah b. Ziyad, 673 – 684
Umayyad Governors of Khurasan - Arab-Sasanian
Information
Country
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Currency
Drachm
(661 – 750)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Drachm
Year
673 – 684
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.89
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Drachm from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 673 to 684. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 3.89 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Sassanian style bust right.
- Reverse
- Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (673-684) | — | W. H. Valentine#66 | ||
| ND (673-684) BCRA | — | Basra mint | ||
| ND (673-684) DA | — | Darabgird mint | ||
| ND (673-684) GD | — | Gayy / Jayy mint | ||
| ND (673-684) SK | — | Sijistan mint | ||
| ND (673-684) ST | — | Istakhr mint |
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