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| The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Ommayad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Ommayad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Ommayad clan was murdered, save for abd-al-Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Ommayad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Ommayad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers." |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0478 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0479 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0481 Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.482 Origin: Jericho, Palestine |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0483 Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0484 Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0491 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0492 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0848 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.0475 Origin: Found in Jericho, Israel Circa: 8 th Century |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7431 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7437 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7440 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7441 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.6943 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7450 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7451 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7460 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7470 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7471 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7479 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Coin of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7482 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
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Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7420 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Coin of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7421 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7422 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7423 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Ommayad Dynasty - C.7430 Origin: Syria Circa: 8 th Century |
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Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.009 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 147/9 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.010 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 148 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.011 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 149 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.013 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 150 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.014 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 153 hijerh |
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Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.015 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 153 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.016 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 154 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.017 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 154 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.018 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 154 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.019 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 154 hijerh |
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Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.020 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 155 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.021 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 156 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.022 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 156 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.023 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 156 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.024 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 156 hijerh |
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Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.067 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 173 hijerh, Ja'far |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.066 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 173 hijerh |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.065 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 172 hijerh |
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Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.008
Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 147 hijerh |
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Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.012
Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 149 hijerh |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.072 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 185 hijerh, Ja'far |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.071 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 185 hijerh, Ja'far |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.070 Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 185 hijerh, al-Amin |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.069 Dimensions: .69" (1.8cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 184 hijerh, al-Amin |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.110 Dimensions: .81" (2.1cm) high Additional Information: Date: year 323 hijerh |
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Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.002 |
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Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.003 |
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Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - KA.004 |
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| Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - C.7444 Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - C.7480 Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - C.7464 Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD |
Islamic Gold Dinar of the Abbasid Dynasty - C.7426 Circa: 749 AD to 1258 AD |
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