Extremely Rare Umayyad Half-Dinar (Minted in 100 AH) — Reign of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz
<p>In 100 AH, a Caliph ascended who viewed power as a burden and justice as a divine duty. During his silent reformist revolution, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz ordered the mint to strike this unique half-dinar — a message to his subjects that reform reached everything, even the weight of gold.</p><p>Struck with meticulous care, this piece reflects the will of a ruler who lacked the luxury of time but possessed the resolve for change. Looking at this half-dinar today is not merely observing yellow metal; it is reading a line from the story of the Ascetic Caliph.</p>
100 AH