Umayyad Post-Reform Gold Coinage. A Die Corpus, AH 77–132
Viacheslav S. Kuleshov
512 pages · Hardcover · ISBN 978-9916-4-3832-9
The first comprehensive die corpus of Umayyad post-reform gold coinage — an essential reference work in Islamic numismatics.
This volume documents all known gold dinars of the Umayyad Caliphate from AH 77 to AH 132 (696/697–749/750 AD), based on a dataset of 3,114 coins. The study identifies 1,905 obverse dies and 1,984 reverse dies through large-scale die-link analysis. The reconstruction of die chains and die relationships refines chronological sequences and contributes to a more precise understanding of production patterns within the Umayyad monetary system.
The volume includes:
A complete die corpus arranged by date
Identification and mapping of die links and die chains
Analysis of epigraphic formulas and their variations
Documentation of typological and calligraphic developments
High-quality illustrations supporting die comparison
A scholarly apparatus facilitating cross-reference and citation
Designed for numismatists, historians of early Islam, museum curators, and advanced collectors. This corpus establishes a foundational framework for chronological, quantitative, and comparative research in Umayyad numismatics.
