Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. AH 65-86 / AD 685-705. AR Drachm (32mm, 3.91 g, 3h). Arab-Sasanian type. DAP (Fasā) mint. Dated YE 60 = AH 72 (AD 691/2). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bismillah in Arabic in outer margin; pellets above star-in-crescents; triple pellets flanking lowest star-in-crescent / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left; mint to right; pellet to left of upper star-in-crescent. Malek, Arab-Sasanian 506; Album 32; ICV 19. Iridescent toning. Near EF.

From the HC Collection. Ex Ponterio 134 (22 April 2005). lot 1505.