Arab-Byzantine Coinage

Arab-Byzantine coinage refers to the currency used in regions controlled by Arab Islamic states that imitated or adapted Byzantine coin designs, especially during early Islamic periods. These coins often featured Byzantine-style imagery and inscriptions but incorporated Arabic script and Islamic symbols, blending artistic and monetary traditions. This coinage reflects cross-cultural influences and the transition from Byzantine to Islamic governance, serving as both economic tools and political statements of authority. It facilitated trade across diverse regions and symbolized the merging of Byzantine administrative methods with emerging Islamic identity.