The Umayyad Caliphate · 696–750 AD
Umayyad Silver Dirham — Wasit Mint
Pure epigraphy — no images, only the word of God in silver
Unique piece
The Umayyad Revolution in Coinage
In 696–697 AD, Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan introduced a revolutionary coinage reform: all figurative imagery was removed from Islamic coins, replaced entirely by Arabic inscriptions — Quranic verses and declarations of faith. This was one of the most radical changes in monetary history.
This Coin
This silver dirham from the Wasit mint (in modern Iraq) bears the Shahada on the obverse ("There is no god but God alone, He has no partner") and Quranic verse 9:33 on the reverse. The mint name and date are inscribed in the margins. Wasit was one of the most prolific Umayyad mints, producing enormous quantities of standardized silver dirhams that circulated from Spain to Central Asia.
Numismatic Details
- Denomination
- Dirham
- Ruler
- Umayyad Caliphate
- Civilization
- The Umayyad Caliphate
- Period
- 696–750 AD
- Mint
- Wasit
- Material
- Silver
- Weight
- 2.9g
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Condition
- VF (Very Fine)
Obverse
Shahada in three lines within circle, mint and date in margins
Reverse
Sura 112 in center, Quran 9:33 in margins
What You'll Receive
Premium Display Case
Your coin arrives in an elegant display case, ready to admire or gift.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin includes a signed certificate guaranteeing its authenticity.
Secure & Insured Shipping
Tracked and insured delivery to protect your piece of history.
