Uqaylid, Kamal al-dawla Gharib (AH 401-425 / AD 1011-1034) AR Dirham. Ukbara mint(?), AH 419 = AD 1028. Kalima, citing the Caliph al-Qadir and titles "amir al-'Adil Kamal al-dawla" in five lines across field; additional title "sayf al-din" to right; sword ornament to left; mint and date formula around / Continuation of kalima, citing the Buyid overlord Abu Tahir in five lines across field; Qur'an IX, 33 around. Album 760; Wilkes 869 (same sword ornament). 3.11g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine; areas of weak striking but with elegant and exceptional calligraphy. Rare.