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| Emisor | Umayyad Caliphate |
|---|---|
| Año | 672-720 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Drachm (1) |
| Moneda | Drachm (661-750) |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 3.04 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) |
| Descripción del anverso | Sasanian bust right, wearing helmet with ‘weather-vane’ crest To right of bust, Script in Arabic In second and third quadrants of margin, Script in Arabic |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso |
(Translation: Yazid bin - al-Muhallab bismillah – al-a‘zim) |
| Descripción del reverso | Standing figure facing wearing armour and helmet with ‘weather-vane’ crest, holding spear vertically in left hand, right hand on pommel of sheathed sword at his waist. In field (in Pahlawi) ANBYR to left, date to right In first and second quadrants of margin: Hephthalite legend In fourth and third quadrants of margin (Script in Arabic) |
| Escritura del reverso | |
| Leyenda del reverso |
(Translation: duriba jizya bi-’l–Juzjan ANBYR) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (672-720) - - 84 (703) - Anbir - |
| ID de Numisquare | 6481054360 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This Drachm, issued under Yazid b. al-Muhallab during the Umayyad Caliphate (672-720 CE), signifies a crucial phase in early Islamic numismatics. As a powerful governor of Khurasan, Yazid played a key role in consolidating Umayyad control in the eastern provinces. These Arab-Hephthalite issues exemplify the pragmatic adoption of Sasanian monetary traditions, bridging pre-Islamic and Islamic eras and facilitating commerce where local influences persisted.
Artistry: The artistry of this drachm adheres to the Arab-Sasanian stylistic school. While the engraver remains anonymous, the design faithfully adapts Sasanian prototypes: a stylized bust on the obverse, and a fire altar flanked by two attendants on the reverse. Crucially, Kufic Arabic inscriptions, identifying Yazid b. al-Muhallab and often the mint and date, assert Islamic authority within this familiar visual framework, blending iconography and epigraphy.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm weighs 3.04 grams, consistent with the Sasanian standard. High-points for assessing wear and strike quality include the crown and facial features of the obverse bust, and the fire altar's flame and attendants' heads on the reverse. Early Arab-Sasanian coinage frequently exhibits variable strike quality. Flans are often irregular, and strikes can be off-center or double struck, leading to partial or weakly rendered legends. A well-centered strike with clear legends is highly prized.