Solidus / Dinar - Pseudo-Byzantine - two standing figures type Arab-Byzantine

€1.00
IssuerUmayyad Caliphate
Year695-715
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dinar
CurrencySolidus (661-750)
CompositionGold
Weight4.26 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) JA Delhi#143
Obverse descriptionTwo imperial busts facing (based on those of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine), both draped and wearing crowns with a triple ornament; the one on the left larger and bearded, that on the right beardless and smaller
Obverse script
Obverse lettering[NON] EST dS NISI IPSE SO
Reverse descriptionPillar, with cross bar on top, on base and two steps; to right, pellet
Reverse script
Reverse letteringdE d NO CIAS MA ET OMN AN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (695-715)  - -
Catalog ID3671292830
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