Shahada spread on both sides, date and mint in fields. Citing Abd al-Malik and Quttegin. Dated to 347 AH (958 AD), 26mm, 2.85 grams.  Bukhara mint. Cf. Zeno 398293.

Abd al-Malik I was amir of the Samanid Empire from 954 to 961. He was the son and successor of Nuh I (r. 943–954). His reign was marked by internal strife, with the Turkic slave-soldiers (ghulam) increasing in power. He died after falling from his horse during a game of polo at Bukhara.