Mint: Wasit
Date: AH 129 / 746–747 AD v
Weight: 2.92g
Diameter: 24mm
Grade: AU/AU
Reference: Album 142
The Final Silver Voice of Umayyad Power
This remarkable silver dirham was struck just three years before the Abbasid Revolution brought Umayyad rule to a dramatic end in 750 AD. Coins of Marwan II represent the final chapter of nearly a century of Umayyad governance that began in 661 AD — making late-date issues such as AH 129 particularly desirable among advanced collectors.
Wāsiṭ was one of the most important administrative and military centers of the era, serving as a strategic stronghold during the dynasty’s final struggles. This coin stands as a tangible witness to that turbulent and transformative moment in Islamic history.
Design & Calligraphic Excellence
Following the great monetary reforms of Abd al-Malik, this dirham features:
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Striking early Kufic script of refined architectural beauty
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Central Shahada inscription in bold linear form
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Reverse Qur’anic inscriptions affirming Islamic monotheism
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Clear mint and date formula naming Wāsiṭ and AH 129
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Well-defined concentric borders and balanced strike
The epigraphy remains impressively sharp, with elegant linear geometry characteristic of late Umayyad silver coinage.
At 2.92 grams, the coin aligns closely with Umayyad dirham standards and presents exceptional eye appeal.
Investment & Historical Importance
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Struck under the last Umayyad caliph
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Minted shortly before the fall of the dynasty
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From a key Iraqi mint of high historical relevance
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Scarcer late-date emission (AH 129)
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Highly sought after by serious Islamic and Early Caliphate collectors
This is not merely a coin — it is a closing chapter of dynastic history, preserved in silver.
