Umayyads, Islamic type copper
Anonymous regional coinage Lot of two fals, the first no date (80s H.), Dhar'at (Adhri'at in shorter form, corresponding to the modern form), creed in triple circle, rev. muhammad / rasûl / allâh and mint in marginal legend. SNATübingen IVa 226 (same dies); the second no date (ca. 126-132 H.), Ba'labakk, creed and mint name, rev. muhammad / rasûl / allâh. Walker 766; Bone 7a; SICA 2 no. 1128. 2.70 g and 4.06 g. 2 pieces The first grey green to brown patina and only part of the mint name clear, the second light green to black patina The first very rare Both very fine
Acqu. G. Richardson, Cyprus, October 2003; Tim Wilkes, July 2009.