ISLAMIC, Pre-reform issues. Arab-Byzantine. Early pseudo-Byzantine coinage. CU Fals (18.5x18mm, 2.70 g, 9h). Square module. Type E. Uncertain mint. Struck circa 658-664.Electronic Auction 517 Early Medieval & Islamic, Copper Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLAMIC, Pre-reform issues. Arab-Byzantine. Early pseudo-Byzantine coinage. CU Fals (18.5x18mm, 2.70 g, 9h). Square module. Type E. Uncertain mint. Struck circa 658-664. Imperial Byzantine figure (Constans II) standing facing, holding trident / Large retrograde m; X/II/[...]/O to right; uncertain Arabic in exergue. Cf. SICA 1, 518-9 (for type); cf. DOCAB 8-15 (same); cf. Khalili 5 (same); cf. Album 3504; ICV –. Earthen black patina, areas of flat strike. VF. |