Umayyad Dirham (Minted in Zaranj 101 AH) Reign of Umar bin Abdalaziz
From "Zaranj" in Sijistan, the land of sand and winds, this dirham appeared, pure as the biography of the Caliph Umar bin Abd al-Aziz. Minted in 101 AH, the year he assumed the Caliphate and began spreading justice and halting wars, this coin is distinguished by its precise weight and quality. This piece from the far East reflects the resonance of his reforms, which immediately reached the furthest provinces, heralding a new era of social justice<!-- notionvc: 4e528d2f-7c1d-4e42-ab9d-cd107440b4a2 -->
101 AH