Abbasid Dirham (Minted in Ardashir-Khurrah 136 AH) — Reign of Abu Ja'far al-Mansur
<p>Ardashir-Khurrah — a city named after a great Sassanid king — held special symbolism for Caliph al-Mansur. By striking this dirham in 136 AH, the Caliph sought to anchor his influence deep within the Persian heartland, sending a message of cultural integration.</p><p>The coin bears the name of an ancient Persian city under the banner of the new Caliph, serving as a document that al-Mansur was building an Islamic state where Arab and Persian heritages met. It was a reminder to the people of the East of their new standing under the Abbasid flag.</p>
136 AH