Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Junday Sabur, 98 AH) – Reign of Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik
<p>Jundi Shapur was known for its venerable academic and medical standing in the province of Khuzestan, sponsoring the sciences and diverse economic activity since the Sasanian era.</p><p>This dirham was struck in 98 AH, affirming the city's continued dual role as a cultural and administrative center feeding the caliphate with silver currency under Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik.</p><p>The issue reflects the full integration of ancient centers of learning and trade into the Islamic economic cycle, their capacity turned toward serving the unified monetary system.</p>
98 AH