Arab-Byzantine. Beisan (Nysa-Scythopolis)
SKU: Lot: 33.
Period: Arab And Byzantine.
Date: 7th-8th centuries AD.
Dimension: 6.77 grams.
Material: Bronze.
Description
Description
Arab-Byzantine. Beisan (Nysa-Scythopolis), Imitating Justin II and Sophia, Ca. 7th-8th centuries A.D. AE fals,
Obv: Justin II and Sophia seated facing, cross above; CKVθOΠOΛHC.
Rev: Large M, cross above, A; A(NNO retrograde) /ЧII/NIKO.
green patina with earthen encrustation. Very Rare.
Ref: S. Qedar, “Copper Coinage of Syria in the Seventh and Eighth Century A.D.,” INJ 10 (1988-1989), series D/2; Walker 1.
