Arab – Byzantine coin from the 7th century AD.

 
Arab – Byzantine coin from the 7th century AD.
 
Obverse: Crowned imperial bust facing, holding globe with cross; KAΛON downwards to left, “bi-hims” in Arabic to right.
 
Reverse: Large letter M, star flanked by two annulets above, EMI to left, CHC to right, “tayyib” (meaning “good”) in Arabic in exergue.
 
Mint city: Minted at Homs, Syria (also known as Emesa).
 
Materials and method: Struck in bronze from engraved dies.
 
Dimensions: 21 mm diameter
 
Weight: 3.60gm
 
Date minted: Circa late 7th century AD, during the Umayyad Caliphate.
 
Condition: Very Fine with earthen patina.
 
Stock no: C097
 
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