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Collections

Silver dirhamlate 7th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Islamic Art and Late Antiquity
Silver coin-pendant with dark patina, featuring a profile bust in relief wearing a tiered crown, surrounded by bands of cursive script and a suspension loop at top
Silver coin pendant with a loop mount at top; central field bears Arabic script in raised relief within concentric circular borders, with small crescent motifs flanking the edges.
Title
Silver dirham
Date Made
late 7th century
Period
Umayyad (661-750)
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.426
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic