. Extremely Rare Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Jayy, 79 AH) – Reign of Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
<p>Minted in Jayy, the historic core of ancient Isfahan in Persia, this 79 AH dirham marks the arrival of the Arabization decree deep into the East.</p> <p>The local mints in this verdant city transitioned to engrave Islamic monotheistic inscriptions on regional silver, proving that Damascus was not acting alone. Jayy became an active participant in this major monetary shift.</p> <p>This dirham circulated along the caravan routes crossing the Iranian mountains, reflecting a market that merged Arab administration with skilled Persian craftsmanship. Its rarity stems from its geographic significance, documenting the compliance of major Persian cities with the new economic system.</p> <!-- notionvc: c62de032-a61b-4572-9dd9-8df8ee5d0bb2 -->
79 AH