Umayyad Dirham (Minted in al-Sus, 95 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Susa ranks among the oldest inhabited cities in the region's history, a venerable capital inheriting its stature from successive civilizations that predate Islam.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 95 AH from a city that added a new Islamic layer to its long history, under Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>It reflects continued urban life in one of history's ancient capitals, and its active place within the unified Umayyad economic system through the striking of pure silver.</p>
95 AH