Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Wasit, 86 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
From the city of Wasit, the imposing military and administrative center, this scarce dirham was issued in 86 AH, confirming the completion of the city's economic infrastructure. By this time, Wasit had become the beating heart pumping Arabized silver into the provinces of the East. Weighing 2.8 grams, the dirham reflects strict adherence to the rigorous standards imposed on the Iraqi mints. Wasit's dirhams were used to finance major military campaigns and manage army affairs, making them among the most important and widely circulated coins of the era. This dirham forms part of the memory of Umayyad Iraq, documenting the strength of an administration that transformed Wasit from a military camp into an economic capital rivaling Damascus in coin production. It is a silver piece that encapsulates a history of resolve and precise organization that established an undefeated empire.
86 AH