ISLAMIC, Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

Standing Caliph type, Hims (Syria). Caliph standing facing, placing his right hand on the hilt of his sword, whip shown as long loop on left side. Around: لعبد الله عبد الملك امير المؤمنين (For the servant of Allah Abd al-Malik, the commander of the believers). Rev. Cross transformed to Φ standing on base and four steps; mint بحمص (bi-Hims) downwards to right; Six-pointed star to left. Around: لا اله الا الله وحده محمد رسول الله (There is no god but Allah alone, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)