Islamic, Arab Sasanian (Umayyad Caliphate AH 65-86/ AD 685-705). Abay. AE Pashiz.
0.73gm, 18.6mm. Bishapur min. No date.
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.