Buwayhids (Buyids). 'Adud al-Dawla Abu Shuja'. AH 338-372 / AD 949-983. AR Double Dirham (28.1mm, 5.77 g, 10h). Arrajan mint. Dated AH 348 (AD 959/60). Citing Rukn al-Dawla as overlord.
Abu Shuja‘ in bottom line of obverse legend. Treadwell – (cf. Ar339b for type); Album 1550.1 var. Reverse slightly double-struck, minor edge splits. VF. Very rare.
Ex Baldwin’s Islamic Auction 11 (13 July 2006), lot 239.
