Abbasid Dirham (Minted in Zaranj 170 AH) Reign of Harun al-Rashid
This dirham bears an exceptional date: 170 AH, the year Harun al-Rashid ascended to the throne, marking the dawn of a legendary golden age. From "Zaranj" in the far East, this piece emerged to pledge allegiance to the new Caliph. It confirms that the name of Harun al-Rashid resonated instantly from the palaces of Baghdad to the frontiers of India, documenting the precise moment one of Islam’s most famous rulers rose to power.<!-- notionvc: 616c9bf9-33ae-41c2-a4ac-83e23760015e -->
170 AH