Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Al-Madinah Al-Atiqah 97 AH) Reign of Sulayman bin Abd al-Malik
"Al-Madinah Al-Atiqah" (The Old City) is a name that evokes antiquity and mystery, recording the urban evolution of Islamic metropolises. This dirham, struck in 97 AH, represents a geographical rarity and points to an administrative reorganization of old cities. It is a document reflecting Sulayman bin Abd al-Malik’s interest in controlling land tax (Kharaj) and revenues, even from ancient urban centers that began to lose their luster to new cities like Wasit.<!-- notionvc: 7f49f974-234b-443c-9491-07963ea9117d -->
97 AH