Islamic world
From Morocco to Turkey, via Spain and all the way to India, the civilizations of Islam left posterity remarkable artistic masterpieces: Moorish palaces, richly illuminated manuscripts, carpets with complex patterns, and ceramics with finely worked decoration. Coin engravers also took part in this artistic effervescence by transposing onto metal an Islamic identity made of calligraphy and refined motifs.
Islamic Numismatics: A Journey into the Heart of Empires and Islam
NGSA offers a selection of rare Islamic coins, sought after for their exceptional quality and the beauty of their inscriptions. Whether you are an experienced collector or just beginning your journey, you’ll find on our e-shop:
- - Umayyad dinars and dirhams, the first coins of the Islamic world.
- - Abbasid dinars and dirhams, witnesses to the golden age of Islamic culture.
- - Coins of other Islamic dynasties, including the Fatimids, Almoravids, Mughal emperors, and Ottomans.