Umayyad Dirham (Minted in al-Dasakir, 87 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
This dirham inaugurates the reign of Caliph Al-Walid bin Abd al-Malik, the era of construction and grand conquests. Minted in "Al-Dasakir" in Iraq in 87 AH, a town famous for its palaces and orchards, the piece reflects the state of economic prosperity that began to pervade the realm. <div>People turned towards architecture and agriculture, and these dirhams were the medium that built palaces and funded harvest seasons in the Sawad region.<!-- notionvc: 7141728d-fa66-489e-a68e-b5eedc9e75fb --></div>
87 AH