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

-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 : إسلامية، الخلافة الأموية، زمن عبد الملك بن مروان،عملة عربية ساسانية، نوع خسرو الثاني، 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

-Denom : AR Drachm

-Wt/Dia : 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.