Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AV solidus (18.63 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h). Constantinople mint, struck A.D. 692-695. I S CRISTOS RЄX RЄTNANTIЧM, draped bust of Christ facing with cross behind his head, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left / D IЧSTINIANЧS SЄRЧ C RISTI [officina letter] / [CONOP], Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on three steps with his right hand and akakia in his left. SBCV 1248; DOC 7; MIB 8a. EF, lustrous.
Ex Leu Auction 5, lot 569.
Price realized | 3'100 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |