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

Umayyad Caliphate, Al-Walid Ibn 'Abd al-Malik, AH 86-96 / AD 705-715, AR Dirham (Silver, 25mm, 2.84 g), Istakhr Mint, Dated AH 91 = AD 709/10 - highly attractive coin, about uncirculated

Arabic Title : إسلامي ، الخلافة الأموية، عهد الوليد بن عبد الملك، درهم فضة، ضرب في اصطخر، سنة ٩١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Umayyad Caliphate, Al-Walid Ibn 'Abd al-Malik

Mint/Date: Struck in Istakhr Mint, Dated AH 91 = AD 709/10

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 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: 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.