Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Arminiya, 101 AH) – Reign of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz
<p>Armenia carried the burden of defending the caliphate's northern frontier, shouldering the weight of its strategic position as one of the most advanced military borders against hostile movements.</p><p>This rare issue reflects a shift in how frontier regions were administered.</p><p>The dirham affirms the effectiveness of the monetary institution and its ability to provide the financial coverage needed to secure local administrations and maintain balance along the fronts in times of peace.</p>
101 AH