Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Damascus, 86 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
Alongside the gold issues of 86 AH, Damascus continued to mint this rare silver dirham to meet market demands and facilitate daily transactions. During the year that saw Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik assume power, the stability of the silver coinage served as a reassuring message to both the populace and merchants. <br>This issue offers tangible evidence of the state institutions' success in keeping the economic engine running and providing reliable liquidity. Every Kufic stroke on this dirham reflects the identity of the capital and its enduring capacity to steer the financial system.
86 AH