Umayyad Dinar (Minted in 128 AH) – Reign of Marwan ibn Muhammad

This dinar dates to 128 AH, fifty-one years after Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan's monetary reform, and is the first dinar of Marwan ibn Muhammad's reign in the Encyclopedia. Marwan, the last of the Umayyad caliphs, took power after Ibrahim ibn al-Walid was deposed. His dinars carry the declaration of faith and the date of minting.

Details

Ref. Number

128/1g

Period

Umayyad

Ruler

Marwan ibn Muhammad

Mint

No Mint

Year

128 AH

Year (CE)

746 CE

Denomination

Dinar

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.2 g

Diameter

20 mm

Rarity

Rare

Catalogue references

Nicol 305

Source

• Encyclopedia of Umayyad Dinars and Dirhams, p. 312

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Alajlan Collection. Umayyad Dinar (Minted in 128 AH) – Reign of Marwan ibn Muhammad. No. 128/1g. https://alajlancollection.com/en/vault/128-1g

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