Extremely Rare Umayyad Half-Dinar (Minted in Damascus 92 AH) — Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>In the same year the armies set forth for al-Andalus, the mint produced one of the rarest denominations in Umayyad history.</p><p>The Half-Dinar was an exceptional rarity in the monetary system, likely struck for special occasions or as royal grants for elite commanders. It is a golden witness to the sophistication of Umayyad financial administration, representing a moment where the state reached its peak of political cunning and institutional grandeur.</p>
92 AH