Antique Coins

Reference: SNG 6 - 776, Very Fine/Very Fine+, 25mm, 13.65 grams, Nice, centered and sharp for type.

Reference: SNG 6 - 776, Very Fine/Very Fine+, 25mm, 13.65 grams, Nice, centered and sharp for type.   « Less

Umayyad Bronze Coin Depicting a Menorah - C.10260, Origin: Minted in Jerusalem, Circa: 695 AD to 750 AD,Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Bronze, An  More »

Umayyad Bronze Coin Depicting a Menorah - C.10260, Origin: Minted in Jerusalem, Circa: 695 AD to 750 AD,Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Bronze, An unusual figural bronze struck in Jerusalem by the new Islamic rulers, with a clearly Jewish motif. The type was early-on identified as a menorah, although as Barag points out in his article, only one rare variety has a true representation of the menorah with seven arms and a flat base. The object on this piece actually tends to resemble the Omer (offering) cup depicted on the silver coins of the First Jewish War, with a rounded bowl (albeit ribbed rather than plain), a knobbed stem and footed base. We may have two different objects presented, both related to Jewish Temple ritual. The Jewish inhabitants of the new Arab province of Bilad as Sham (Palestine) got along tolerably well with their new Islamic rulers, having a common enemy in the implacably hostile Christian Byzantine Empire. As well, the early Umayyad caliphs were obviously willing to allow the expression of Jewish religious symbolism.   « Less

Umayyad Coin Depicting a Menorah - LC.153a, Origin: Minted in Jerusalem, Circa: 698 AD to 751 AD,Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Umayyad, Medium: Bronze.

Umayyad Coin Depicting a Menorah - LC.153a, Origin: Minted in Jerusalem, Circa: 698 AD to 751 AD,Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Umayyad, Medium: Bronze.   « Less

Mughal Gold Mohur Minted Under Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar - C.0349, Origin: India, Circa: 1556 AD to 1605 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold, The  More »

Mughal Gold Mohur Minted Under Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar - C.0349, Origin: India, Circa: 1556 AD to 1605 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold, The Mughal Dynasty was founded by Zahiru al- Din Babur upon three successive victorious battles that allowed him to secure control of northern India. A Muslim minority in a Hindu land, the Mughal would rule India from 1526- 1858. After Babur, each ruler managed to extend Mughal dominance over the natives until the entire subcontinent was under their authority, from the foothills of the Himalayas all the way to the southern tip of Cape Comorin. However, soon after, Emperor Aurangzeb abandoned the religious tolerance that characterized the rule of his ancestors and attempted to convert the whole of India to Islam. This deliberate change in policy naturally ignited numerous rebellions. As the revolts spread across the land, including groups that had been loyal to the Mughals for many generations, the arrival of the Europeans added further complications. The ambitions of the European powers extended beyond mere trade, and their superior military power and organization completely stripped the Mughal of any naval power. The Mughal Dynasty continued onward, becoming successively weaker and weaker with each ruler until the British finally overcame both the Mughals and the native Hindus by exploiting their animosity towards each other, ending a three hundred year period of Muslim rule in the subcontinent.   « Less

Mughal Gold Mohur Minted Under Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar - C.0350, Origin: India, Circa: 1556, AD to 1605 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold, The  More »

Mughal Gold Mohur Minted Under Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar - C.0350, Origin: India, Circa: 1556, AD to 1605 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold, The Mughal Dynasty was founded by Zahiru al- Din Babur upon three successive victorious battles that allowed him to secure control of northern India. A Muslim minority in a Hindu land, the Mughal would rule India from 1526- 1858. After Babur, each ruler managed to extend Mughal dominance over the natives until the entire subcontinent was under their authority, from the foothills of the Himalayas all the way to the southern tip of Cape Comorin. However, soon after, Emperor Aurangzeb abandoned the religious tolerance that characterized the rule of his ancestors and attempted to convert the whole of India to Islam. This deliberate change in policy naturally ignited numerous rebellions. As the revolts spread across the land, including groups that had been loyal to the Mughals for many generations, the arrival of the Europeans added further complications. The ambitions of the European powers extended beyond mere trade, and their superior military power and organization completely stripped the Mughal of any naval power. The Mughal Dynasty continued onward, becoming successively weaker and weaker with each ruler until the British finally overcame both the Mughals and the native Hindus by exploiting their animosity towards each other, ending a three hundred year period of Muslim rule in the subcontinent.   « Less

Ayyubid Gold Dinar Minted Under al-Nasir Salah al-Din - C.0467, Origin: Found in Akko, Israel, Circa:1171, AD to 1193 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Ayyubid Dynasty,  More »

Ayyubid Gold Dinar Minted Under al-Nasir Salah al-Din - C.0467, Origin: Found in Akko, Israel, Circa:1171, AD to 1193 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Ayyubid Dynasty, Medium: Gold.   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0478, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 705 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium:  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0478, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 705 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0479, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 699 AD to 700 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0479, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 699 AD to 700 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0481, Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Palestine, Circa: 699 AD to 700 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar Minted Under Abdel Malik ibn Marwan - C.0481, Origin: Found in Jerusalem, Palestine, Circa: 699 AD to 700 AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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."   « Less

Umayyad Gold Dinar - C.0482, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 8 th Century AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, The early history of  More »

Umayyad Gold Dinar - C.0482, Origin: Found in Jericho, Palestine, Circa: 8 th Century AD, Collection: Numismatics, Style: Umayyad Dynasty, Medium: Gold, 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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 Umayyad clan was murdered, save for Abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad 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 Umayyad 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."   « Less