Samanid, temp. caliph al-Muqtadir billah, AR Dirham, Samarqand Mint, Year AH 295(?) = AD 917 - RR

Samanid, temp. caliph al-Muqtadir billah, AH 295 - 320 / AD 908 - 932, AR Dirham (silver, 4.41, 26 mm), Samarqand Mint, Year AH 295(?) = AD 917 - well struck and toned

Arabic Title : إسلامي، ساماني، درهم فضة، ضرب في سمرقند، سنة ٢٩٥؟هـ

Era/Ruler: Abbasid Caliphate, Al-Muqtadir Billah

Mint/Date: Samarqand Mint, Year 295(?)= AD 917

Denom : AR DirhAm

Wt/Dia : Scarce without name of governor or ruler, VF

Obv: Kalima citing Abu al-Abbas Amir al-Mu'minin

Rev: Continuation of kalima citing the name of Abbasid Khalif Al-Muqtadir billah

Ref: Album B1453 var

Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF

Note: This AR Dirhem was minted in Samarqand, possibly during the year 295. The Samanids, though nominally governors under the Abbasid Caliph Al-Muqtadir Billah, held significant power and influence in Central Asia during this period. Coins minted in Samarqand reflect the region's importance as a cultural and economic center under Samanid rule.