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First Fully Islamic Dirham in History

Umayyad Dynasty Dirham. Caliph Abd al-Malik bin Marwan (r. 65-86 AH). Year 79 AH. Damascus Mint.

Abdul Muhaimin

Mar 24, 2023

The First Fully Islamic Dirham in History. Umayyad Dynasty. Caliph Abd al-Malik bin Marwan (r. 65-86 AH). Year 79 AH. Damascus Mint. Weight 2.8 gms. Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (SA) were alive when this coin was struck. Chapter 112 (al-Ikhlaas) visible on the reverse.