Pre-reform issues, Arab-Byzantine. Standing Caliph coinage. Æ Fals (23mm, 4.31 g, 7h). In the name of Caliph Abd al-Malik b. Marwan. Dimashq (Damascus) mint. Struck 690s AD. Caliph standing facing, hand on sheathed sword / Pseudo-cross on steps. Goodwin, Standing 92 (same obv. die); SICA I –; DOCAB –; Album 3540.2. Black patina with earthen deposits, light cleaning scratches. VF.
From the DK Collection.