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ISLAMIC, Time of the Rashidun. Pseudo-Byzantine types. Fals (Silver, 19 mm, 2.28 g, 6 h), imitating a EN T૪TO NIKA follis of Constans II, uncertain mint, circa AH 19-39 / AD 641-660. Imperial figure standing facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, holding long cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, O/K. Rev. Large m in center; around, blundered legend. Goodwin, Khalili Collection, p. 34, 5 (type E). Earthen highlights on a dark patina and in exceptional condition for the issue. About extremely fine.
From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins, ex Leu Web Auction 13, 15 -16 August 2020, 1727.
The Byzantine EN T૪TO NIKA ('in this [sign] conquer') issues, struck under Constans II in 641-648, commemorated the famous vision of a cross of light, which Constantine the Great allegedly saw in the night before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312.
From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins, ex Leu Web Auction 13, 15 -16 August 2020, 1727.
The Byzantine EN T૪TO NIKA ('in this [sign] conquer') issues, struck under Constans II in 641-648, commemorated the famous vision of a cross of light, which Constantine the Great allegedly saw in the night before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312.