Arab-Byzantine. Imperial Image coinage. Æ Fals (17mm, 4.00 g, 7h). Dimashq (Damascus) mint. Struck circa 660s-680. Standing imperial figure, holding long cross and globus cruciger / Large M; monogram above; upturned crescent below. Cf. DOCAB 53 (for type); Album 3517.2. Brown patina. Fine.
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Lincoln Higgie 1970 @ $4.