Struck in the early centuries of Islam, this bronze coin passed through hands living between empires.
Carried during the Umayyad Caliphate and the Arab Byzantine world, it moved through markets, roads, and homes as cultures shifted and history was being rewritten. This was everyday money. Touched. Spent. Trusted.
Someone once held this coin while buying food, paying a debt, or starting a journey over 1,300 years ago.
Found in the earth. Uncleaned. Unedited.
Still real. Still human.
You will receive a random selection of one of the seven coins pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the eastern Mediterranean in a time of change.
Markets hum beneath stone arches once Roman, now shared by new rulers and new faith. Trade, prayer, and daily life flow together. This bronze coin moved through that world.
It may have rested in the hand of a merchant, a city official counting taxes, or a soldier receiving pay. A child could have carried it to market, trusted with a family’s needs.
These were real people living through transformation. Their voices faded. Their world shifted. The coin endured.
Now it rests in your hand, carrying their story forward.
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FAQ
Are these items authentic?
Yes. Each piece is several centuries old and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Every item is carefully curated and verified by trusted experts and established dealers.
No replicas. Ever.
How is it possible to own something this old?
These were everyday objects, made and used in huge numbers by ordinary people, much like similar items we use and carry today. It’s one of the oldest continuously traded markets in the world.
Can I handle coins without damaging them?
Absolutely! These objects survived centuries of handling. Normal, respectful handling will not harm them. We include care guidance when appropriate.
How fast will my order ship?
All orders ship out our shop's door within 72 hours, guaranteed.
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Struck in the early centuries of Islam, this bronze coin passed through hands living between empires.
Carried during the Umayyad Caliphate and the Arab Byzantine world, it moved through markets, roads, and homes as cultures shifted and history was being rewritten. This was everyday money. Touched. Spent. Trusted.
Someone once held this coin while buying food, paying a debt, or starting a journey over 1,300 years ago.
Found in the earth. Uncleaned. Unedited.
Still real. Still human.
You will receive a random selection of one of the seven coins pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the eastern Mediterranean in a time of change.
Markets hum beneath stone arches once Roman, now shared by new rulers and new faith. Trade, prayer, and daily life flow together. This bronze coin moved through that world.
It may have rested in the hand of a merchant, a city official counting taxes, or a soldier receiving pay. A child could have carried it to market, trusted with a family’s needs.
These were real people living through transformation. Their voices faded. Their world shifted. The coin endured.
Now it rests in your hand, carrying their story forward.
