ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. Pashiz (Bronze, 20 mm, 1.11 g, 2 h), Arab-Sasanian type, ART (Ardashir-Khurra), c.a. late AH 70s = late AD 690s. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; behind head, 'AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, DRWYSTY (?) in Pahlawi; in outer margin, 'bism Allah' ('In the name of Allah' in Kufic). Rev. Angel standing facing; below, six-pointed star; in field to left, 'P'TK' or 'C'TK' ('prosperous' or 'free' in Pahlawi); in field to right, the name of the mint 'RTHST GDE' in Pahlawi. Gyselen, Type 103. Rare. Somewhat rough and the flan slightly wavy, otherwise, very fine.