Arab-Byzantine Authority, Copper, Fals, Damascus, 660-680
Obverse
Standing imperial figure in robe with herringbone design holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. Falcon over letter T in left field, Λ|Ε|Ο in right field.
Reverse
M with above, |N|O in left field, X||II in right field, and below.
Exergue
ΔM
Obverse
Standing imperial figure in robe with herringbone design holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left hand. Falcon over letter T in left field, Λ|Ε|Ο in right field.
Reverse
M with above, |N|O in left field, X||II in right field, and below.
Exergue
ΔM
| Accession number | BZC.2004.31 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | Foss 132, no. 49 |
| Ruler | Arab-Byzantine Authority |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Fals |
| Mint | Damascus |
| Date | 660 – 680 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.23 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Baldwin's Islamic Auction, no. 9, 5 December 2004, lot 3059, from P. Pavlou collection
Commentary
C. Foss, Arab-Byzantine Coins: An Introduction, with a Catalogue of the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, 132, no. 49 (and pp. 45–46 for discussion of types in this series minted at Damascus).