ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. Period of 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Fals (Copper, 21 mm, 3.75 g, 7 h), 'Standing Caliph' type, Hims (Emesa), type II, AH 74-80 / 693/4-699/700 AD . 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; in field to right, "bi-hims" ( in Hims in Kufic); in field to left, star; around, "lā ilāha illā allāh wahdahu muhammad rasūl allāh" ( There is no God but God alone; Muhammad is the Prophet of God ). Album 3539. DOCAB 109-10. Goodwin type III. ICV 138. SICA I, 691. Walker 118-20. Fine "desert" patina. Very fine.