Umayyad Post-Reform Gold Coinage. A companion guide to the die corpus 77-132AH

Post-Reform Gold Coinage. A Companion Guide to the Die Corpus 77–132AH is a practical reference tool developed to support the use of the main die corpus. It focuses specifically on reading and interpreting dates and inscriptions on post-reform Umayyad gold dinars.

The guide offers a systematic explanation of Hijri dating as it appears in Kufic Arabic script and addresses the paleographic challenges frequently encountered in early Islamic numismatics. By clarifying numerical forms, orthographic variations, and common inscriptional patterns, it enables more accurate and efficient attribution of coins within the corpus.

The volume includes:

• Structured tables of Kufic numeral forms
• Detailed explanations of date construction in Arabic inscriptions
• Comparative charts illustrating variant spellings and ligatures
• Practical examples aligned with entries in the die corpus
• Guidance for identifying partially preserved or ambiguous dates

Intended for researchers, students, curators, and collectors working with Umayyad gold coinage, the Companion Guide functions as a technical aid that streamlines navigation through the main corpus and enhances the reader’s ability to interpret epigraphic evidence with confidence and precision.