334, Lot: 500. Estimate $100. Sold for $110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLAMIC, Arab-Byzantine coinage. Late 7th century AD. Æ 12 Nummi (17.5mm, 6.58 g, 6h). Imitating the Alexandria mint. Crowned imperial bust facing, holding orb topped with palm branch; to right, star above [A] / Large M between I–B; A above the M, ABAZ in exergue. Domaszewicz & Bates 29; SICA 1, –. Fine, brown surfaces, a few cleaning marks. Rare.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 170.