Dirham of Hisham, Wasit 738 - 739

Editor: Here we have a silver Dirham of Hisham, minted in Wasit. It's fascinating how such a small object can carry so much history. What stories do you think it holds? Curator: Well, consider the Kufic script. Its angularity evokes strength and authority, a direct connection to the caliph's power, echoing through generations even now. Editor: So, the script itself becomes a symbol of leadership? Curator: Precisely. The script, repeated on both sides, isn't merely informative; it's a visual assertion of enduring rule and divinely sanctioned governance. What do you make of its worn condition? Editor: It speaks to its journey, its circulation, the lives it touched. Curator: Indeed, a tangible link to a bygone era. I've found our conversation quite illuminating. Editor: Me too. It's amazing how a coin can unlock a whole world of meaning.