Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Jisr Shadh Hormuz, 97 AH) – Reign of Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>This unusual mint's name points to a strategic river crossing, bridged to link the trade networks between the provinces of Khuzestan and Fars.</p><p>This exceptional dirham was issued in 97 AH with extremely limited, temporary output, placing it among the rarest of all Umayyad coinage.</p><p>The piece's significance lies in offering tangible historical evidence that temporary mints could be set up at key crossing points and river passages.</p>
97 AH