Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, Time of the Rashidun. Pseudo-Byzantine types. Fals (Bronze, 23 mm, 4.26 g, 12 h), imitating a follis of Constans II, uncertain mint, AH 24/5-26/7 = AD 645-647. Draped and bearded imperial bust facing, wearing crown with cross, holding cross in his right hand; in upper field to right, star; to right, S. Rev. Large M between X and N/O; above cross. H. Pottier, I. Schulze and W. Schulze: 'Pseudo-Byzantine Coinage...', in: RBN 154 (2008), pl. VII, Class III.1c, Fig. 4. A very rare variety of the Class III.1c with a bearded bust and a retrograde S. Very fine.