Extremely Rare Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Al-Kufa, 79 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
<p>Emerging from Al-Kufa, the historic garrison city that witnessed the dawn of the Islamic state, this 79 AH dirham was struck as a physical pledge of stability and allegiance.</p> <p>As a center of major political shifts, Kufa's minting of this coin confirmed the success of the monetary reform in establishing state authority, even within the most dynamic and restless cities. The city’s name is engraved with resolute precision, reflecting the discipline and order mandated by Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan.</p> <p>This piece encapsulates a history of military and administrative rigor. Circulating among cavalrymen and soldiers, carrying the authoritative voice of Kufa deep into Islamic history.</p> <!-- notionvc: 9ca36727-40d6-4a76-9f99-761291f594b7 -->
79 AH