A remarkable early Islamic silver dirham struck during the reign of the influential Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, credited with establishing the standardized Islamic coinage system that transformed the monetary history of the Islamic world.Minted in Kufa in AH 80 (699/700 CE), one of the earliest and most historically significant periods of Umayyad coinage. The coin displays a superb strike for this early al-Kufa issue, with exceptionally sharp inscriptions and strong overall detail rarely encountered on surviving examples from the period. Its attractive surfaces and well-preserved condition further enhance its desirability.SpecificationsDynasty: Umayyad CaliphateRuler: Abd al-Malik ibn MarwanDenomination: AR DirhamMint: KufaDate: AH 80 / 699–700 CEWeight: 2.88 gGrade: Choice AUNotable Features: Superb strike for the issue; early post-reform Umayyad silver coinageAn exceptional opportunity to acquire an important early Islamic dirham from one of the most pivotal reigns in Islamic numismatic history. 

NGC Certified – UNC Details | Cleaned | 4.24g | AH 157An exceptional example of early Islamic coinage, this Abbasid gold dinar dates to the reign of the influential Caliph Abu Ja'far al-Mansur, the second ruler of the Abbasid Caliphate and the founder of Baghdad.Struck in AH 157 (773–774 CE), this piece represents a formative period in Islamic monetary history, when the Abbasids established a standardized and ideologically significant coinage system. Unlike earlier Byzantine-influenced issues, Abbasid dinars are distinguished by their purely epigraphic design, reflecting religious and political identity through elegant Kufic inscriptions.Certified by NGC as UNC Details (Cleaned), the coin retains strong visual presence with clear central inscriptions and well-defined legends. Weighing 4.24 grams, it aligns with the classical Abbasid dinar standard.Key Features:Ruler: Caliph Al-Mansur (r. AH 136–158 / 754–775 CE)Date: AH 157Metal: GoldWeight: 4.24 gramsCertification: NGC – UNC Details (Cleaned)Type: Early Abbasid epigraphic dinarCoins from Al-Mansur’s reign are particularly sought after due to their historical importance, marking the consolidation of Abbasid authority and the transition to a distinctly Islamic numismatic tradition.A compelling acquisition for collectors of Islamic coins, early gold dinars, or historically significant artifacts from the Abbasid era.