Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Harran, 87 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Harran sat on the ancient caravan road linking the Levant to Iraq, a seat of learning in Mesopotamia long before the Islamic conquest.</p><p>Its mint struck this dirham in 87 AH, sustaining economic activity under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik within the network documenting the caliphate's northern reach.</p><p>The coin reflects a fusion of urban heritage and regional trade, with Harran serving as a vital link in the central plan to unify currency and keep silver flowing between distant provinces.</p>
87 AH