Pre-reform issues, Arab-Byzantine. Early Pseudo-Byzantine coinage. Mid to late 7th century. CU Fals (29mm, 10.88 g, 6h). Justin & Sophia type. Abila mint. Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, seated facing on double throne; trace of star above; DA(horizontal B) to right / Large M; cross above, A/N/N/O and */X/O/V across field; A//ИIKA. APBQ C6; SICA 1 –; DOCAB –; Album 3509.3. Earthen green patina. VF. Extremely rare.
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