Umayyad Caliphate, temp. al-Walid I ibn ‘Abd al-Malik, AR Dirham, Istakhr Mint, Dated AH 91 = AD 709/10

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Umayyad Caliphate, Al-Walid Ibn ‘Abd al-Malik, AH 86-96 / AD 705-715,Ā  AR Dirham (Silver, 25mm, 2.84 g), Istakhr Mint, Dated AH 91 = AD 709/10 – highly attractive coin, about uncirculated
Arabic Title :Ā  Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠ ŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ų®Ł„Ų§ŁŲ© Ų§Ł„Ų£Ł…ŁˆŁŠŲ©ŲŒ Ų¹Ł‡ŲÆ Ų§Ł„ŁˆŁ„ŁŠŲÆ ŲØŁ† Ų¹ŲØŲÆ Ų§Ł„Ł…Ł„ŁƒŲŒ ŲÆŲ±Ł‡Ł… ŁŲ¶Ų©ŲŒ Ų¶Ų±ŲØ ŁŁŠ Ų§ŲµŲ·Ų®Ų±ŲŒ Ų³Ł†Ų© Ł©Ł” Ł‡Ł€
Era/Ruler:Ā  Umayyad Caliphate, Al-Walid Ibn ‘Abd al-Malik Mint/Date:Ā  Struck in Istakhr Mint, Dated AH 91 = AD 709/10
DenomĀ  Ā  Ā : AR Dirham Wt/DiaĀ  Ā  Ā :Ā  2.84 g / 25 mm
Obv: Kalima in three lines across field; mint and date formula around
Rev: Qur’an CXII in four lines across the field; Qur’an IX, 33 around
Ref:Ā  Klat 73; Album 128 Rarity/Choice: Common, AU
Note: This AR Dirham, struck in Istakhr during the reign of al-Walid I ibn ‘Abd al-Malik, offers a window into the vibrant economic and cultural life of the Umayyad Caliphate. Istakhr, an ancient city in Persia, was renowned for its strategic location and significance as a center of trade and administration. Under the rule of al-Walid I, the Umayyad Caliphate experienced a period of stability and prosperity, further enhancing the importance of coins minted during his reign. As a tangible artifact from this era, this Dirham provides valuable insights into the historical legacy of both Istakhr and the Umayyad dynasty.

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