Umayyad Dirham (Minted in al-Furat, 95 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>This mint takes its name from the great river that formed the backbone of Iraq's agricultural economy, its wide irrigation network feeding the caliphate's most vital grain plains.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 95 AH from a mint tied to one of the most important rivers in the Umayyad state's geography, under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>The coin's rarity lies in its direct link to the name of Iraq's greatest lifeline, making it a rare witness to the administrative organization built around the major river basins.</p>
95 AH