Numismatic Auction #22

BUWAYHID: Samsam al-Dawla, 978-983, AR dirham (2.98g), Tawwaj, AH388, A-1570D, Treadwell-Tw388, extremely rare mint in Fars province (southwest of Kazirun), full bold mint & date, traces of what might have been a mount near the edge, bold VF, RRRR. Samsam al-Dawla declared his independence after the death of his suzerain Fakhr al-Dawla in AH387. Coins were struck in his name, without an overlord, only in 388 at Tawwaj (2 pieces known), and both silver & gold at 'Uman (both unique).