Umayyad coinage

Umayyad coinage refers to the currency minted during the Umayyad Caliphate, which lasted from 661 to 750 CE. These coins typically featured Islamic inscriptions, often highlighting the tenets of Islam and featuring the phrase "There is no god but Allah." They were made of gold, silver, and copper, with the most famous being the dinar and dirham. The Umayyads were significant in standardizing currency, facilitating trade across their vast empire and promoting economic stability. Their coinage reflects the cultural and religious identity of the time, marking a transition from Byzantine and Sassanian influences to a distinct Islamic monetary system.