Language:
English
Year of publication:
2006
Titel der Quelle:
Israel Numismatic Research
Angaben zur Quelle:
1 (2006) 137-150
Keywords:
Coins, Ancient
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Weights and measures, Ancient
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Seals (Numismatics)
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Eretz Israel History Middle Ages, 500-1500
Abstract:
The article addresses the problem of when Umayyad copper coinage in southern Bilad al-Sham (roughly speaking present-day Israel and Jordan) ended. Most of these coins are undated, and no clear typological arguments exist for distinguishing late Umayyad from early Abbasid issues. This has led some authors to believe that continuity in copper coinage prevailed between these two dynasties. However, the archaeological material shows widespread destruction throughout southern Bilad al-Sham as the result of a severe earthquake in 749 CE. Since this natural disaster brought urban life to an end in many cities, it is most likely that, by and large, the issue of copper coins in the various mints of southern Bilad al-Sham also ceased.
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