Islamic, Arab Sasanian (Umayyad Caliphate AH 65-86/ AD 685-705). Abay. AE Pashiz.

Anonymous Arab-Sasanian type, derived from Byzantine issues.

 Two facing busts (“Heraclius and son” type), the smaller with three pellets to left and star above, the larger with single pellet to left and pellet-in-crescent above; “May xvarrah increase” in Pahlavi to left, the name(?) “Ābāy” to right; circle border / Crowned Gopatshah "human-headed winged bull with crescent" to right; three pellets at end of diadem and at end of tail, pellet between forelegs, Pahlavi letter, and star to right, “May Bīshāpūr be prosperous (or free?)” in Pahlavi around; circle border.

Zeno-345974 (It's me there), Gyselen 8, Album N43, SICA I, 497. About exteremly fine, original dark brown with earthen patina. Rare.