Arab-Byzantine, Umayyad Caliphate Æ Fals. Sarmin, circa AD 685-705. Caliph standing facing, wearing long robes, holding pommel of sword; 'Abd al-Rahman downwards to left and right / Transformed cross on four steps; sarmin (mint) to left and right. Goodwin 50; DOCAB -; SICA I -. 3.43g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare issue naming 'Abd al-Rahman, possibly a governor.
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