343, Lot: 669. Estimate $100.
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ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Æ Fals (19mm, 3.23 g, 12h). Standing Caliph type. Sarmin mint. Struck circa 690s. Caliph standing facing, holding hilt of sword / Modified cross potent set on steps;
mīn in Arabic upward to left,
sar in Arabic downward to right. SICA I, 639-47; DOCAB 128; Walker,
Arab-Byzantine –; Album 3532. Good Fine, earthen black patina.
