Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Balkh, 121 AH) – Reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

Balkh is an ancient city of Khurasan, and its name has appeared on dirhams since 82 AH. The mint resumed work in 120 AH after a pause and continued until 122 AH. This dirham falls in the middle of that phase. It was struck in 121 AH, under Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik. It is a rare dirham, weighing 2.7 g.

Details

Ref. Number

121/4

Period

Umayyad

Ruler

Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

Mint

Balkh

Year

121 AH

Year (CE)

739 CE

Denomination

Dirham

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.7 g

Diameter

27 mm

Rarity

Rare

Catalogue references

Klat 183

Source

• Encyclopedia of Umayyad Dinars and Dirhams, p. 287

Cite this piece

Alajlan Collection. Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Balkh, 121 AH) – Reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik. No. 121/4. https://alajlancollection.com/en/vault/121-4

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