Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Damascus, 120 AH) – Reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

The Umayyads ruled from Damascus from the time of Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan, and the city's mint struck coins for 54 years between 79 and 132 AH. This dirham carries the city's name on its silver. It was struck in 120 AH, when Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik had been in power for fifteen years.

Details

Ref. Number

120/7

Period

Umayyad

Ruler

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

Mint

Damascus

Year

120 AH

Year (CE)

738 CE

Denomination

Dirham

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9 g

Diameter

26 mm

Rarity

Scarce

Catalogue references

Klat 364

Source

• Encyclopedia of Umayyad Dinars and Dirhams, p. 285

Cite this piece

Alajlan Collection. Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Damascus, 120 AH) – Reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik. No. 120/7. https://alajlancollection.com/en/vault/120-7

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