Persia (Pre-Seljuq), Buwayhids (Buyids), Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja, Uncertain Mint (Namshir), AH 361 = AD 971/2

-Persia (Pre-Seljuq), Buwayhids (Buyids), AH 342-372 / AD 953-983, Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja, Uncertain Mint (Namshir), AR dirham (silver, 2.98g, 29mm), AH 361 = AD 971/2

-Arabic Title : إسلامية، بلاد فارس (قبل السلجوقة)، بويهيون (بوييدز)، عضد الدولة أبو شجاع، السكة غير مؤكدة (نمشير)، 361 هـ

-Era/Ruler: Persia (Pre-Seljuq), Buwayhids (Buyids), Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja Mint/Date : Namshir, AH 361 = AD 971/2

-Denom : AR Dirham

-Wt/Dia : 2.98 g / 29 mm

-Obv: First part of kalima, citing Rukn al-Dawla Abu ‘Ali; mint and date formula around

-Rev: Continuation of kalima, citing Adud al-Dawla Abu Shujaa

-Ref: Album 1550

-Rarity/Choice: Unpublished? , EF (lovely strike, lightly toned)

-Note: The Buyids were a Persian Shia dynasty that ruled parts of Iran and Iraq during the 10th and 11th centuries. Adud Al Daulah was one of the prominent rulers of this dynasty, known for his patronage of art, culture, and architecture. This dirhem provides a glimpse into the history and numismatics of the Buyid period in Persia.