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The Moment Gold Spoke God’s Name: The Birth of Islamic Coinage

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By: House of Emirates® The gold solidus attributed to the Umayyad dynasty during the reign of Caliph ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (AH 65–86 / 685–705 CE) represents one of the most historically significant transitions in world numismatics. Struck in Damascus around AH 72–74 (circa 691–694 CE), this coin marks the first instance of an Islamic […]

From Valhalla to Damascus: The Viking Obsession with Arab-Islamic Silver Coins

viking arab silver dirhams

By: House of Emirates London – UK When most people think of Viking treasures, images of golden hoards, dragon-headed ships, and Norse gods come to mind. But what if the real secret to understanding Viking wealth lies not in their own creations, but in a foreign currency minted thousands of kilometres away — the Arab […]