Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Istakhr, 96 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Istakhr stood among the greatest cities of Fars and a pillar of its historical weight, inheriting ancient glory from the Sasanian era and continuing its leading administrative and economic role after the Islamic conquest.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 96 AH, marking the close of an important chapter in caliphate history as the final year of Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik's reign, within the unified monetary system of the Fars province.</p><p>The issue highlights the flexibility of the Umayyad monetary institution in drawing on great historic centers, turning Istakhr's historical weight into a pillar for steady silver liquidity in regional markets.</p>
96 AH