Umayyad Dirham (Minted in al-Rayy, 96 AH) – Reign of al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Rey formed the governing crossroads of the Jibal province in the Islamic East, a key meeting point for trade routes stretching between the Levant, Iraq, and the depths of Persia.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 96 AH from an economic capital of firm standing, at the close of Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik's reign, confirming the province's central place in supporting the monetary network.</p><p>The issue reflects Rey's strategic role in securing extensive trade dealings between the eastern provinces, converting economic gains into well-standardized silver coinage.</p>
96 AH