Extremely Rare Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Suraq, 80 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
<p>This 80 AH dirham provides vital historical documentation for Suraq, a city that has since vanished from modern geography. The coin stands as the primary physical evidence of the city’s administrative and economic activity during this period.</p> <p>For researchers, it offers crucial data for mapping early regional mints. The high production quality, matching that of major urban centers, indicates that Suraq held a significant administrative position within the Umayyad state, fully capable of executing the capital's strict minting standards.</p> <!-- notionvc: eb5f41b1-3ccc-45f7-bd4f-0603a75d1b03 -->
80 AH