Ummayad Caliphate, temp. Sulayman, Al-Taymara mint, Ar Dirham, AH 96= AD 713/4 - RRR

Ummayad Caliphate, AH 96-99 / AD 715-717, temp. Sulayman, Ar Dirham (silver, 2.89g, 26mm) , AH 96= AD 713/4 - very rare mint and in extremely great condition

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الخلافة الأموية، فترة سليمان، درهم فضة، ضرب في ميدة التيمارة، ه٩٦ هـ

Era/Ruler: Ummayad Caliphate, time Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik

Mint/Date : Al-Taymara (Iraq), AH 96= AD 713/4

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 2.89 g / 26 mm

Obv: First part of kalima in three lines; mint and date formula around

Rev: Qur'an CXII in four lines; Qur'an IX, 33 around

Ref: Album 131

Rarity/Choice: Very Rare, Superb

Note: This dirham originates from the Umayyad Caliphate during the reign of Sulayman. It reflects the economic and political influence of the Umayyad dynasty during this period. Al-Taymara, situated in present-day Iraq, served as an important minting center, contributing to the widespread circulation of Umayyad coinage. This dirham provides a tangible link to the governance and prosperity of the Umayyad Caliphate under Sulayman's rule.