Umayyad Gold Dinar

01Origin & making

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Early 20th century. Struck from hand-cut dies on a hammered flan, each strike slightly its own. Materials: Gold and silver alloy.

02The life of the object

Struck at Damascus in AH 92, part of the reform that replaced imperial imagery with pure inscription. It circulated briefly — the high points are barely rubbed — then spent most of its life in a hoard.

03The journey to Arajiz

Ex private European cabinet; die-matched to a published specimen. Offered through Qasr Numismatics in Dammam. Our specialists examined material, tooling marks and repair history, and a full condition report accompanies the lot.