EARLY MEDIEVAL & ISLAMIC. Arab-Byzantine. Temp. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, A.H. 65-86. Hims (Emesa). Bronze Fals (2.33g). Caliph standing facing, bearded, placing his right hand on the pommel of his sword, with whip hanging from his right elbow, legend in Kufic around / Transformed cross standing on three steps; in field to left, star; in field to right, mint bi-Hims ('in Hims' in Kufic); around, legend in Kufic. DOCAB 108; Goodwin, Standing Caliph Coinage, Hims, Type III; Goodwin & Gyselen p. 56, 54; SICA I, 691; A-3539. gVF. Undoubtedly among the finest known examples of the issue. Struck with exceptional clarity and preserved in remarkable condition. Superb piece. Ex Savoca Silver Auction 100 (April 2021), lot 476, hammered US$300.

Estimate: AUD 300