ISLAMIC, Time of the Rashidun. Pseudo-Byzantine types. Circa AH 37-55 / AD 658-675. Fals (Bronze, 24 mm, 3.57 g, 6 h), imitating a follis of Constans II, uncertain mint, circa 24/5-26/7 AH / 645-647 AD. IҺpЄR BCOΛSSI Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. Large M between A/N/A and II/I/[Ч]; above, cross; below; Γ. H. Pottier, I. Schulze and W. Schulze: 'Pseudo-Byzantine Coinage in Syria under Arab Rule', in: RBN 154 (2008), p. 89. class III.1a. Very rare. Beautiful earthen highlights. Very fine.


The obverse legend is a blundered version of Constans' INPER CONST.