Islamic, Arab-Byzantine. Rashidun Caliphate. Circa 637-643 AD. AE Fals (5.58g, 30mm). Imitating a year 17 follis of Antioch, uncertain mint in Syria. Album 3501

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Islamic, Arab-Byzantine. Rashidun Caliphate. Circa 637-643 AD. AE Fals (5.58g, 30mm). Imitating a year 17 follis of Antioch, uncertain mint in Syria. Obv.: three imperial figures standing facing, each wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev.: large M between blundered legend and X/Ч/II; above, cross; below; B; in exergue, OEC9. Pottier class I.1c, Goodwin Class C, Album 3501; Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auc. 19, lot 228 (same dies). Scarce. VF.