ARAB-BYZANTINE. Umayyad Caliphate. AH 41-77 (A.D. 661-697). AE Fals (12.68 gms), Baysan (Nysa-Scythopolis) Mint. CHOICE FINE.

Album-3509.1. Imitating Byzantine Emperor Justin II, with Sophia. Obverse: Justin II, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on throne; cross between; Reverse: Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O to left, "miqsam" (in Arabic) to right, A below; NIK in exergue. A rather SCARCE and interesting type, with forest green patina and lighter earthen highlights accentuating the devices.

From the Robert Feuer Collection.
Ex: Dr. Jonathan A. Herbst Collection (Superior - 12/1995) lot # 1527.

Estimate: $200.00-$400.00