Islamic Coin Umayyad Beisan Beit shan Follis
SKU: UN059.
Period: Islamic Period.
Date: Beisan 670-690 AD.
Coinage of: Bilad al-Sham (Nysa-Scythopolis, Beisan, Beit Shan).
Material: Bronze.
Description
Description
pre-reform Islamic Coin Umayyad follis originates from Bilad al-Sham,Arab-Byzantine, specifically minted in Nysa-Scythopolis (Beisan, Beit Shan) between 670-690 AD. This coin represents the transitional phase between Byzantine and early Islamic coinage, reflecting both cultural influences in its design.
- Obverse Inscription:
- “CKYΘO ΠOΛHC” on the sides of the figures of Justin II and Sophia.
- Reverse Inscription:
- Large “M” with “ANNO” on the left and “YII” on the right, indicating the year of minting.
- Below, officina mark “A” and “NIKO” exergual line.
This pre-reform Umayyad follis from Bilad al-Sham is not merely a coin but a piece of historical art that captures the blend of Byzantine and early Islamic cultures. Its well-preserved state and detailed inscriptions make it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection, offering insights into the transitional period of early Islamic coinage.
Reference:
- SNG Tubingen 259. Goodwin, Arab Byzantine Coinage, Khalili Collection, p. 39, 32. Walker 1956 1ff.
