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

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.127, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 698 AD, to 699 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) high 4.3 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.127, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 698 AD, to 699 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) high 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 Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.128,Origin: Found in Jericho,Circa: 698 AD to 699 AD,Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 Grams,Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.128,Origin: Found in Jericho,Circa: 698 AD to 699 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 Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.129, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 702 AD, to 703 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.1 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.129, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 702 AD, to 703 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.1 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.130, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 697 AD, to 698 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - KA.130, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 697 AD, to 698 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 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.131, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 738 AD, to 739 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 3.8 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.131, Origin: Found in Hebron, Circa: 738 AD, to 739 AD, Dimensions: 0.75" (1.9cm) wide 3.8 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 Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.132, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 733 AD, to 734 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.132, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 733 AD, to 734 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 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 Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.133, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 729 AD, to 730 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.133, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 729 AD, to 730 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.3 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 Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.134, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 732 AD, to 733 AD, Dimensions: 0.750" (1.9cm) wide 4.2 Grams, Collection:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Hisham ibn Abdel Malik - KA.134, Origin: Found in Jericho, Circa: 732 AD, to 733 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