Arab-Byzantine Authority, Copper, Fals, Jerash/Gerasa, 660-680
Obverse
Two enthroned figures, each holding scepter with cross on shoulder (more visible for the right figure). Cross between their heads.
Obverse
Two enthroned figures, each holding scepter with cross on shoulder (more visible for the right figure). Cross between their heads.
Reverse
M with cross above, |Η|[ ] in left field, [ ]||ΙΙ| in right field, and and step below.
Exergue
ΙΚ
Accession number | BZC.2004.34 |
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Catalogue ID | Foss 138, no. 86 |
Ruler | Arab-Byzantine Authority |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Fals |
Mint | Jerash/Gerasa |
Date | 660 – 680 |
Diameter | 29.0 mm |
Weight | 9.75 g |
Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Baldwin's Islamic Auction no. 9, 5 December 2004, lot 3137, from P. Pavlou collection
Commentary
C. Foss, Arab-Byzantine Coins: An Introduction, with a Catalogue of the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, 138, no. 86 (illustrated on p. 54, with discussion on p. 55).