Extremely Rare Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Fasa, 80 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
<p>Fasa, a city east of Shiraz historically renowned for its fine textiles, issued this dirham in 80 AH. Reflecting the city’s established craftsmanship, this coin features exceptional precision and visual balance.</p> <p>It physically embodies the state's vision: repurposing inherited artistic skills to serve the new monotheistic identity. This extremely rare piece provides historical evidence of industrial prosperity in the provinces under the new Islamic economy, where local silver provided the financial backing for regional exports.</p> <!-- notionvc: 3e810b91-20d9-464a-a1e4-96e4187866da -->
80 AH