Pre-reform issues, Arab-Byzantine. Early Pseudo-Byzantine coinage. Æ Fals (20mm, 3.05 g, 6h). Imperial standing figure type (Type VI). Dimashq (Damascus) mint. Struck circa AH 51-60 (circa AD 670-680 or later). VF.Electronic Auction 560 Islamic, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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Pre-reform issues, Arab-Byzantine. Early Pseudo-Byzantine coinage. Æ Fals (20mm, 3.05 g, 6h). Imperial standing figure type (Type VI). Dimashq (Damascus) mint. Struck circa AH 51-60 (circa AD 670-680 or later). Standing imperial figure, holding long cross and globus cruciger; to left, T surmounted by bird; Λ/Є/O to right / Large M, monogram above; A/N/O and X/Ч/II flanking; below, inverted crescent above line; ΔAMI in exergue. DOCAB –; SICA 1 560-2; Album 3517.1; ICV 131. Earthen black-green patina. VF. |