QARAKHANID: Muhammad b. 'Ali, 1003-1024, AR dirham (2.75g), Madinat al-Mahfuza, AH410, A-3307, Kocnhev-533, cf. Zeno-17467, extremely rare mint name that means "the guarded city", either an epithet for Samarqand or a nearby development, known only for dirhams dated AH410 and 428; slightly double-struck, VF, RRR.
Estimate: 120-160 USD