Umayyad Third Dinar (Minted in 91 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Alongside the full dinar, the mint issued this smaller denomination at 1.4 grams, designed for transactions finer than full gold could serve.</p><p>Its rarity today makes it a collector's prize, revealing a precise facet of the Umayyad monetary system's flexibility under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>This rare denomination shows a deep grasp of everyday economic needs: issues were not limited to major coinage but extended to smaller gold pieces struck to an exact, controlled standard.</p>
91 AH