Umayyad: Hisham Ibn Abdul Malik Dirham 124 AH

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik ruled from 105–125 AH (724–743 AD) during one of the most important periods of Umayyad history. His reign was marked by considerable administrative development, military campaigns and the continued expansion and consolidation of the Islamic state. The Umayyad monetary system was particularly significant because Islamic coinage had developed a distinctive identity based on Arabic inscriptions rather than portraits of rulers. This dirham therefore represents more than precious metal: its Kufic inscriptions embody the religious, political and administrative character of the early Islamic world. The year 124 AH places this specimen near the final years of Hisham’s reign, giving it an important historical context within the chronology of Umayyad coinage.

The coin was struck at Wasit, one of the most important cities and mints of the early Islamic world. Founded in Iraq during the Umayyad period, Wasit developed into a major administrative, commercial and military centre and became particularly renowned for its silver dirham production. Umayyad dirhams from Wasit are highly significant to Islamic numismatics because they provide direct material evidence of the monetary infrastructure that supported one of history’s great medieval empires. The carefully executed Kufic lettering and traditional design demonstrate the precision achieved by Islamic die engravers more than thirteen centuries ago. With a grade of About Very Fine (VF), this specimen retains substantial detail, allowing its inscriptions, design and historical character to remain appreciable.

For investors in tangible historical assets, this Umayyad dirham offers a compelling combination of antiquity, precious metal, historical importance and documented Islamic heritage. Coins from the Umayyad Caliphate are especially fascinating because they belong to the formative period of Islamic coinage, when Arabic inscriptions became the defining visual language of the currency. Owning an authentic 124 AH Umayyad silver dirham means possessing a physical artefact connected to the reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, the Wasit mint and the wider history of the Islamic world. It is a piece of monetary history that has survived for more than 1,280 years and remains a tangible link to one of the most influential civilisations of the medieval era.

Specifications

Caliph: Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik
Dynasty: Umayyad Caliphate
Mint: Wasit, Iraq
Date: 124 AH (741 AD)
Metal: Silver (AR)
Weight: 2.82 g
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Grade: About Very Fine (VF)
Type: Umayyad Silver Dirham
Period: Early Islamic / Umayyad Caliphate

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