ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. Period of 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Fals (Copper, 19 mm, 2.29 g, 6 h), 'Standing Caliph' type, Dimashq (Damascus) mint. Bearded Caliph standing facing, placing his right hand on the hilt of his sword; around, 'J li' abd Allah' abd al-Malik amir al-Mu'minin' ( for the servant of God, Abd al-Malik, Commander of the Faithful ). Rev. Cross transformed to Φ standing on base and three steps; around, 'lā ilāha illā allāh wahdahu muhammad rasūl allāh' ( There is no God but God alone; Muhammad is the Prophet of God ). Album 112. Goodwin 57. SICA I, 713 var. Dark brown patina. Nearly very fine.