Ottoman Gold Sultani Minted Under Murad III - KA.118, Origin: Minted in Misr, Circa: 1574 AD to 1575 AD, Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) wide 3.5 Grams, Collection: Numismatics,  More »

Ottoman Gold Sultani Minted Under Murad III - KA.118, Origin: Minted in Misr, Circa: 1574 AD to 1575 AD, Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) wide 3.5 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Ottoman Empire, Medium: Gold, At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under al Walid ibn Abdel Malik - KA.148, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 712, AD to 713 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under al Walid ibn Abdel Malik - KA.148, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 712, AD to 713 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad, Dynasty, Medium: Gold, Condition: Extra Fine, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.119, Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Circa: 703 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.2 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.119, Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Circa: 703 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.2 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under al Walid ibn Abdel Malik - KA.120, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 708, AD to 709 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under al Walid ibn Abdel Malik - KA.120, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 708, AD to 709 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, Condition: Extra Fine, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.121, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 720, AD to 721 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.121, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 720, AD to 721 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad, Dynasty, Medium: Gold, Condition: Extra Fine, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.122, Origin: Found in Haifa, Circa: 723 AD, to 724 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.3 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.122, Origin: Found in Haifa, Circa: 723 AD, to 724 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.3 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad, Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.123, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 721, AD to 722 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.1 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Yazid II ibn Abdel Malik - KA.123, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 721, AD to 722 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.1 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad, Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.124, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 724 AD, to 725 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.2 Grams,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.124, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 724 AD, to 725 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) depth Weight: 4.2 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad, Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.125, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 724 AD, to 725 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.125, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 724 AD, to 725 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar - KA.126, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 8 th Century AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm), wide 4.3 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty,  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar - KA.126, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 8 th Century AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm), wide 4.3 Grams, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less