SAMANID, mint Samarqand, year 295(?). AR Dirhem (4.41 gm; 26 mm). Without the name of the ruler and as governors under Abbasid, in the name of Abbasid Khalif Al-Muqtadir billah, mint Samarqand, year 295(?)-always scarce to rare mint. Samanids issues without the name of rulers are rare. Small test cut on the edge. Well struck. Choice EF. Toned.