Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Harran 89 AH) Reign of Al-Walid bin Abd al-Malik
From historic "Harran" in the Jazira region, the city of philosophers and Sabians, this dirham was struck. In 89 AH, Harran was a rear base for Islamic armies and a unique scientific and cultural station. This dirham embodies tolerance and coexistence; it was minted in a city that retained its ancient character while fully engaging in the Umayyad state's economic cycle, providing the necessary liquidity for northern trade routes.<!-- notionvc: d7704af1-dbb5-4a0d-af5e-f13389f80a64 -->
89 AH