GHAZNAVID: 'Abd al-Rashid, 1049-1052, AV dinar (2.49g), NM, ND, A-1629var, standard reverse of 'Abd al-Rashid, citing his name and titles izz al-dawla wa zayn al-milla sayf Allah 'abd al-rashid with the reverse of another type in the name of an unknown ruler or governor Nasir al-Din Muhammad b. Shash, some weakness, VF, RRR, ex M.H. Mirza Collection. Mint unknown, but stylistically very differed from his normal mint, Ghazna, so likely struck elsewhere. This piece is probably unique, and remains quite a mystery.

Estimate: USD 300-400