UMAYYAD CALIPHATE AE FALS.

拍品描述

7th century AD. Arab-Byzantine Type. Standing Caliph coinage. Caliph standing facing, placing his right hand on the hilt of his sword, whip shown as long loop on left side; inscription in Kufic around / Cross transformed to Φ standing on base and two steps; mint in Kufic upwards to right; 'full weight' in Kufic downwards to left; inscription in Kufic around. Cf. Goodwin, Standing Caliph, p.31, 340; cf. Album 3536 (RRR). 2.97gr, 17mm, 12h. From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information. Near Very Fine.

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