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Malik . . . (tenth/eleventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin. Remains of sigla: ΘΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Linear border.

Reverse

Arabic inscription of at least three lines. Border of dots.

. . .م [م]لك الل. . .

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin. Remains of sigla: ΘΥ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Linear border.

Reverse

Arabic inscription of at least three lines. Border of dots.

. . .م [م]لك الل. . .

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1335
Diameter 21.0 mm

Translation

. . .م ملك الل. . .

Malik al-. . .

Commentary

The inscription is quite fragmentary, though partially readable. The name Malik is quite likely present.