Arab Byzantine. Umayyad Caliphate. al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Fals (bronze, 3.15 g, 18 mm), 'Standing Caliph' type. Caliph standing facing, bearded, placing his right hand on the pommel of his sword and whip hanging from his right elbow; legend around. Rev. Transformed cross on four steps; Kuffic legend around. Very fine.