Umayyad Caliphate Drachm - al-Muhallab b. Abi Sufra, 683 – 702
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
683 – 702
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Drachm from Umayyad Caliphate. Issued from 683 to 702. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 31 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right of al-Muhallab ibn Abi Sufra (In the name of Allah Munalapu (?) Abu Zufrahan)
- Reverse
- Fire altar flanked by two figures To the left: regnal year To the right: mint signature
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (695-696) BYS | — | Bishapur | ||
| ND (695-698) ART | — | Ardasir-Xwarrah | ||
| ND (695-698) DA | — | Darabgird | ||
| ND (695-698) ST | — | Istakhr | ||
| ND (694-698) BYS | — | Bishapur | ||
| ND (683-702) | — | Valentine #73 |
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