Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Abarshahr, 91 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>For the second consecutive year, the Abrashahr mint added a new issue to its record, sustaining its role as an established regional capital under Islamic rule.</p><p>Its continued minting, year after year, reflects the Umayyad administration's success in turning old Persian economic infrastructure toward the unified currency, under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>The coin confirms the steady rhythm of silver production in the Islamic East, with Khurasan's thriving cities becoming a core partner in supplying the caliphate's treasury with high-quality Arabized coinage.</p>
91 AH