Buyids, temp. Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja, AR Dirhem, Mint: Bihbana, Under Abbasid Khalif al-Muti' billah, AH 357 = 967/8 AD - RR

Buyids, Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja, 342-372 / AD 953-983, AR Dirhem (silver,4.1g, 29mm), Mint: Bihbana, Under Abbasid Khalif al-Muti' billah, Year AH 357 = 967/8 AD - slightly lustrous

Arabic Title : إسلامي، البويهية، عدود الدولة، أبو شجاعة، درهم فضة، ضرب في بيهبانة، تحت حكم الخليفة العباسي المتيع بالله، سنة ٣٥٧هـ

Era/Ruler: Buyids, time Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja

Mint/Date : Bihbana / AH 357 = 967/8 AD

Denom : AR Dirham

Wt/Dia : 4.1 g / 29 mm

Obv: First part of kalima; mint and date formula around citing Abu Ali

Rev: Continuation of kalima citing Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja

Ref: Treadwell

Rarity: Scarce / EF

Note: Bihbana might be an earlier name for the city of Behbahan in the Khuzistan province south of the Sasanian city of Arjan. Moreover, Abd al-Dawlahal also known as Abu Shuja Abu'l-Fawaris, was one of the most prominent Buyid rulers. He reigned from 949 to 983 AD and played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of the era. Adud al-Dawlah was known for his military prowess, administrative skills, and patronage of the arts and sciences. Overall, Adud al-Dawlah's legacy as a capable ruler and patron of Persian culture left a lasting impact on the Buyid Empire and the broader history of the Islamic world during the medieval period.