Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Ardashir Khurra, 93 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Ardashir-Khurra bears the name of the Sasanian dynasty's founder, once one of the great cities of Fars and a beacon of civilization in the ancient Persian era.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 93 AH from a city carrying that ancient royal legacy, under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>It reflects the continued economic vitality of the southern Persian provinces within the Umayyad mint network, where ancient historic names became woven into the geography of unified Islamic currency.</p>
93 AH