House of Emirates® is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this exceptional Umayyad silver dirham issued during the reign of Caliph Hisham ibn ʿAbd al-Malik, one of the most powerful and reform-minded rulers of the Umayyad dynasty.
Struck in Wasit in 121 Hijri / 739 AD, this coin belongs to a period when the Islamic monetary system had reached remarkable stability, intellectual confidence, and geographic reach. The bold Kufic inscriptions radiate authority and faith, reflecting an empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to Central Asia, unified by silver, belief, and governance.
This dirham weighs 2.95 grams and measures 26 mm in diameter, closely adhering to the Umayyad monetary standard that would influence Islamic coinage for centuries. The fields display the classical Umayyad epigraphic layout, with strong, deeply engraved script surrounded by marginal legends that proclaim Islamic creed and authority. The natural toning, visible circulation marks, and preserved calligraphy give this piece an authentic historical presence, making it not merely a coin but a surviving witness to the administrative and economic sophistication of early Islamic civilization.
Highly sought after by advanced and serious investors, Umayyad dirhams from named caliphs and specific mints such as Wasit represent a cornerstone of Islamic numismatics. This example offers both historical gravitas and long-term investment appeal, standing at the intersection of faith, empire, and silver. Meta keywords: Umayyad silver dirham, Hisham ibn Abd Almalik coin, Wasit mint dirham, Islamic ancient coins, Umayyad caliphate silver, early Islamic numismatics, rare Islamic coins, silver dirham 121 Hijri.
