Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, Time of the Rashidun. Pseudo-Byzantine types. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 4.86 g, 7 h), imitating a follis of Constans II, uncertain mint, circa 24/5-27/8 AH / 645-647 AD. IҺpЄR BCOҺSI Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. Large M between A / N / A and I / I / Ч; above, cross; below; Γ; in exergue, NEO. Album 3507. H. Pottier, I. Schulze and W. Schulze: 'Pseudo-Byzantine Coinage in Syria under Arab Rule', in: RBN 154 (2008), p. 89. class III.1a. SICA I -. Walker -. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Attractive earthen highlights. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, extremely fine.


The obverse legend is a blundered version of IMPER CONST.