Follis / Fals - Anonymous Facing bust type - Hims mint - Arab-Byzantine

€77,274.00
IssuerUmayyad Caliphate
Year685-692
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Fals / Nummus (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (661-750)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.65 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) A#3524
Obverse descriptionBust of Emperor (Constans II?), facing, wearing a diadem surmounted by cross, paludamentum, and cuirass; in his right hand he holds a globus with cross; at left, Greek ΚΑΛΟΝ (Good); at right, downward, Arabic بحمص (Emesa)
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΚΑΛΟΝ بحمص
(Translation: Emesa)
Reverse descriptionLarge m; star between two wavy lines above; at left, EMI; at right, CHC; in exergue, Arabic طيب (Good)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringطيب
(Translation: Good)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (685-692)  - 65-72 AH - Hims mint -
Catalog ID2590474290
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