Arab-Byzantine, Umayyad Caliphate Æ Fals. Hims (Emesa), circa AD 685-705. Caliph standing facing, wearing long robes, holding pommel of sword; girdle band hanging from elbow / Transformed cross on four steps; bi-hims to right. DOCAB 111; SICA I 689-94 var. (rev. star); Goodwin 54 var. (same). 3.87g, 23mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
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