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Numismatic Auction 82 12 Feb 2019
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Arab-Byzantine, Egypt (?). Anonymous issue. ca. 640-660. AE 12 nummi (12.2 mm, 1.24 g, 8 h). Two facing busts, long cross between / O - ω above, with cross between, ΠOM below. A-114D; D&B-UII; Foss-142. VF for type, attractive contrast - notably nice for an Arab-Byzantine issue. Very Rare.
Ex Leo Hamburger 1890's.
Derived from Byzantine issue of Rome (Heraclius, SBCV 889 is a possible prototype), actually mint undetermined, but found only in Egypt and believed to be an Arab issue.From a large group of Roman Provincial, Byzantine and Vandalic coins which were part of Leopold Hamburger's inventory. More information on Mr. Hamburger can be found here:https://www.coinbooks.org/v20/esylum_v20n42a19.html
Ex Leo Hamburger 1890's.
Derived from Byzantine issue of Rome (Heraclius, SBCV 889 is a possible prototype), actually mint undetermined, but found only in Egypt and believed to be an Arab issue.From a large group of Roman Provincial, Byzantine and Vandalic coins which were part of Leopold Hamburger's inventory. More information on Mr. Hamburger can be found here:https://www.coinbooks.org/v20/esylum_v20n42a19.html