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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 7967617, member: 110226"]These coins arrived today as a small group lot that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have not done any in-depth research on them, but I'm posting them because of their interesting qualities, plus the possibility that other CT member can assist in attributing them.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1. A seated caliph with an eagle of hawk to the left (definitely not a parakeet).</p><p><br /></p><p>I have never seen this type of obverse before, in my limited exploration of this series. I think the general type imitated here is the folles of Constans II, but seated, not standing. As far as I can determine, the obverse legend is TCEO. The reverse legend is ANO to the left, OO(diamond shape) M below and X, retrograde Γʹ, followed by II. The symbol under the M seems to be an A. Chi Rho cross above.</p><p><br /></p><p>The strike is quite remarkable for this type. 4.49 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381658[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2. An imitation of the seated Justin II/Sophia follis.</p><p><br /></p><p>I actually have another example of this imitation, of Nysa - Scythopolis ((Beit Sh'ean, Israel). The price was quite attractive, so I snapped it up as part of the group.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has the typical obverse for this type. An interesting feature of the reverse is the displaced "O" of "NIKO", moved to the exergue line under the M.</p><p><br /></p><p>Again, a nice strike and patina. 12.3 grams. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381662[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>3. A standing caliph type.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has a very clear reverse. I need to decipher the legend.</p><p><br /></p><p>3.62 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381665[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>4. Another seated caliph. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is an unusual coin, at least for me, due to the four dots on the reverse. Are they control marks? Also, there is an Arabic character under the M, with another dot below it. Additionally, there seems to be a palm branch to the right - a fascinating coin in all.</p><p><br /></p><p>4.19 grams</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381666[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>5. An imitation of a follis of Heraclius. </p><p><br /></p><p>No doubt this is the crudest follis of the lot. The three standing figures are certainly patterned after the folles of Heraclius, that included his brother and the empress. Other than that, it is hard to make out what is happening on the reverse. The die is clearly undersized, and there seems to be muddled script under the M on the reverse. There might be a Chi Rho cross above the M. Again further scrutiny is needed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Could this be one of the folles from Cyprus?</p><p><br /></p><p>3.84 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381669[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>So, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Also, please post your Byzantine Arab folles, their Byzantine equivalents and anything else you wish.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 7967617, member: 110226"]These coins arrived today as a small group lot that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have not done any in-depth research on them, but I'm posting them because of their interesting qualities, plus the possibility that other CT member can assist in attributing them. 1. A seated caliph with an eagle of hawk to the left (definitely not a parakeet). I have never seen this type of obverse before, in my limited exploration of this series. I think the general type imitated here is the folles of Constans II, but seated, not standing. As far as I can determine, the obverse legend is TCEO. The reverse legend is ANO to the left, OO(diamond shape) M below and X, retrograde Γʹ, followed by II. The symbol under the M seems to be an A. Chi Rho cross above. The strike is quite remarkable for this type. 4.49 grams. [ATTACH=full]1381658[/ATTACH] 2. An imitation of the seated Justin II/Sophia follis. I actually have another example of this imitation, of Nysa - Scythopolis ((Beit Sh'ean, Israel). The price was quite attractive, so I snapped it up as part of the group. This coin has the typical obverse for this type. An interesting feature of the reverse is the displaced "O" of "NIKO", moved to the exergue line under the M. Again, a nice strike and patina. 12.3 grams. [ATTACH=full]1381662[/ATTACH] 3. A standing caliph type. This coin has a very clear reverse. I need to decipher the legend. 3.62 grams. [ATTACH=full]1381665[/ATTACH] 4. Another seated caliph. This is an unusual coin, at least for me, due to the four dots on the reverse. Are they control marks? Also, there is an Arabic character under the M, with another dot below it. Additionally, there seems to be a palm branch to the right - a fascinating coin in all. 4.19 grams [ATTACH=full]1381666[/ATTACH] 5. An imitation of a follis of Heraclius. No doubt this is the crudest follis of the lot. The three standing figures are certainly patterned after the folles of Heraclius, that included his brother and the empress. Other than that, it is hard to make out what is happening on the reverse. The die is clearly undersized, and there seems to be muddled script under the M on the reverse. There might be a Chi Rho cross above the M. Again further scrutiny is needed. Could this be one of the folles from Cyprus? 3.84 grams. [ATTACH=full]1381669[/ATTACH] So, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Also, please post your Byzantine Arab folles, their Byzantine equivalents and anything else you wish. Thanks[/QUOTE]
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