Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Arminiya, 108 AH) – Reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Armenia was among the most important northern frontier provinces of the Umayyad Caliphate. A special military governor combined civil administration with defence against recurring threats from the Caucasus. Like neighbouring Azerbaijan, it shared the burden of this northern front.</p><p>Struck in 108 AH in Hisham's reign, this dirham reflects the continuing need for a steady supply of coin in this sensitive region.</p>
108 AH