Umayyad Dirham (Minted in al-Furat, 97 AH) – Reign of Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>This mint's name ties to the great river that watered Iraq's fertile plains, the primary economic and food artery for the cities of the Umayyad caliphate.</p><p>This rare dirham was struck in 97 AH, carrying the identity of this venerable river region under Caliph Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>The piece's rarity lies in the direct link between water resources, agricultural output, and official minting, highlighting how far Umayyad administration extended into river regions of particular importance.</p>
97 AH