Umayyad Caliphate, Temp. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, AR Dirhem, Dimashq Mint, AH 107 = AD 725/6

Umayyad Caliphate, Temp. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik,AH 105-125 / AD 724-743, AR Dirhem (silver, 2.84g, 28mm), Dimashq Mint, AH 107 = AD 725/6 - Lovely strike on a nice broad flan

Arabic Title : إسلامي، الخلافة الأموية، عهد هشام بن عبد الملك، درهم فضة، ضرب في دمشق، سنة ١٠٧ هـ

Era/Ruler: Umayyad Caliphate, time Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

Mint/Date: Dimashq (Damascus), AH 107 = AD 725/6

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.84 g / 28 mm

Obv: First part of kalima in three lines; mint and date formula around

Rev: Qur'an CXII in four lines; Qur'an IX, 33 around

Ref: SICA II

Rarity/Choice: Common / EF (Lightly toned with luster)

Note: Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik was the tenth Umayyad caliph, known for his attempts to stabilize the Umayyad Caliphate and for promoting economic and administrative reforms. Dimashq, the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate, was an important center of trade and culture during this period. The coin provides valuable historical insight into the monetary system and economic activity under the Umayyad Caliphate.