Umayyad Caliphat, temp. ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Arab Sasanian, Khosrau II type, SK (Sistan) mint, AR Drachm, AH 67 = AD 686 – RR

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Umayyad Caliphat, temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705, Arab Sasanian, Khosrau II type, AR Drachm (silver,3.78g,31mm), SK (Sistan) mint, AH 67 = AD 686 – minor porosity otherwise well struck
Arabic Title : Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ الخلافة Ų§Ł„Ų£Ł…ŁˆŁŠŲ©ŲŒ زمن Ų¹ŲØŲÆ Ų§Ł„Ł…Ł„Łƒ بن Ł…Ų±ŁˆŲ§Ł†ŲŒŲ¹Ł…Ł„Ų© عربية Ų³Ų§Ų³Ų§Ł†ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ Ł†ŁˆŲ¹ خسرو Ų§Ł„Ų«Ų§Ł†ŁŠŲŒ ٦٧ هـ
Era/Ruler: Umayyad Caliphat, temp. time ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Arab Sasanian, Khosrau II type Mint/Date : SK (in Pahlawi) Sistan, AH 67 = AD 686
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AR Drachm Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 3.78 g / 31 mm
Obv: Khosrau II bust turning right and name in front of face, phrase “Bismillah” on the second quarter and “Rabi” on the 3rd quarter
Rev:  fire altar with attendants, mint SK (Sīstān/Sijistān) on the right, year 67 on the left
Ref: Album P75 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, EF
Note: Discover a captivating relic from the golden era of the Islamic Umayyad Caliphate, under the distinguished rule of ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. This Arab-Sasanian coin, bearing resemblance to the majestic Khosrau II type, hails from the ancient city of Sistan. Minted in AH 67 (AD 686), it echoes the fusion of cultures and the intricate historical tapestry of the time, offering a tangible connection to a fascinating period of Islamic history.